Palibhasa (en. Because)

/paliˈbhasa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
A type of adverb that explains or provides a reason in a sentence.
Because it's raining, I brought an umbrella.
Palibhasa'y umuulan, nagdala ako ng payong.
Used to show the cause or reason for an event.
Because he studied well, he passed the exam.
Palibhasa'y nag-aral siya ng mabuti, nakapasa siya sa pagsusulit.
It can also be used as a translation of 'because' or 'since'.
Because the weather is nice, we went to the beach.
Palibhasa'y maganda ang panahon, nagpunta kami sa dalampasigan.

Etymology

From the root word 'libhasa' meaning 'because of'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

because (someone) was left behind
due to an event of not being included.
palibhasa'y naiwan

Related Words

because
A word used to express a reason or cause.
dahil
since
A conjunction used to show a reason.
sapagkat

Slang Meanings

Because
Because I didn't study, I failed the exam.
Palibhasa hindi ako nag-aral, bumagsak ako sa exam.
Due to
Due to bad weather, we didn't continue with our plans.
Palibhasa masama ang panahon, hindi kami natuloy sa lakad.
Of course
Of course, since we are friends, we help each other with problems.
Palibhasa magkakaibigan kami, siyempre tulungan kami sa mga problema.