Kasi (en. Because)

kah-see

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

conjunction

Used as a conjunction to show the reason or cause of an action.

She is crying because her cat is lost.

Umiiyak siya kasi nawala ang kanyang pusa.

Provides an explanation for a situation or statement.

I cannot go because I have school.

Hindi ako makakapunta kasi may pasok ako.

The origin of this word is from the Spanish word 'casa' meaning house, but in context, it is a conjunction used to clarify or provide reason.

Because indeed

Used to explain or emphasize a reason.

Kasi nga

reason

The cause or reason of something that becomes the basis for an event.

dahilan

because

Because, he can't come to the party.

Kasi, hindi siya makakapunta sa party.

that's because

I was worried that's because you're always late.

Nag-alala ako kasi naman lagi kang late.

that's why

I studied that's why I want to pass.

Nag-aral ako kasi nga gusto kong pumasa.