Pagkat (en. Because)
/pag-kat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
preposition
A preposition used to express the reason or cause.
Because he studied hard, he passed the exam.
Pagkat siya ay nag-aral ng mabuti, siya ay nakapasa sa eksaminasyon.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'kat', meaning 'to' or 'because of'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
because I have no choice
due to a lack of options
pagkat wala akong magawa
Related Words
analysis
The process of examining something to determine its cause or reason.
pagsusuri
Slang Meanings
because
I can't go because I have some things to fix.
Di ako makapunta, pagkat may mga kailangan akong ayusin.
since
I was late since I got stuck in traffic.
Na-late ako, pagkat sumabit ako sa traffic.