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.