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.

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

because (someone) was left behind

due to an event of not being included.

palibhasa'y naiwan

because

A word used to express a reason or cause.

dahil

since

A conjunction used to show a reason.

sapagkat

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.