Kaugatan (en. Cause)

/ka.u.ga.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The reason or cause of an event.
The cause of the problem is the lack of funds.
Ang kaugatan ng problema ay ang kakulangan ng pondo.
Anything that prompts an action or event.
Many causes are the actions taken by people.
Maraming kaugatan ang mga aksyong ginawa ng mga tao.

Etymology

root word: 'kaugat' meaning reason or cause

Common Phrases and Expressions

cause of unrest
reason for conflict or disturbance
kaugatan ng kaguluhan

Related Words

cause
Means the reason or origin of an event.
sanhi
reason
Refers to the reasons for the existence of something.
dahilan

Slang Meanings

Wealth or riches.
Because of their background, their family has a lot of wealth.
Dahil sa kanyang mga pinagbuhatan, ang pamilya niya ay may malaking kaugatan.
Appeal or attractiveness.
The appeal of her style inspired many.
Yung kaugatan ng kanyang estilo ang nagbigay inspirasyon sa marami.