Pagkagayon (en. Thereby)

pag-ka-ga-yón

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
An adverb that describes a cause or reason.
He left early, thereby not being able to join us.
Siya ay umalis ng maaga, pagkagayon ay hindi na nakasama sa amin.
Indicates the occurrence of a subsequent action or event.
His doing good thereby helped others.
Ang kanyang paggawa ng mabuti, pagkagayon ay nakatulong siya sa iba.

Etymology

From the word 'gayo' meaning 'like this' or 'similar', combined with the prefix 'pagka-' which indicates an occurrence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thereby also
at the same time; also
pagkagayon din

Related Words

occasion
An occurrence or event that facilitates a happening.
pagkakataon

Slang Meanings

that's how it is
In that way, there's nothing we can do.
Pagkagayon, wala na tayong magagawa.
just like that
Just like that, he changed his mind.
Pagkagayon, nagbago ang isip niya.