Panggilalasan (en. Justification)

/paŋɡilaˈlasan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The reason that provides justification for an action or belief.
We need justification for our decisions.
Kailangan natin ng panggilalasan para sa ating mga desisyon.
An explanation that outlines why something is appropriate.
His justification clarified his viewpoint.
Ang kanyang panggilalasan ay nagbigay liwanag sa kanyang pananaw.
Facts that describe the reasons behind an event.
Many justifications were provided by experts regarding the crisis.
Maraming panggilalasan ang ibinigay ng mga eksperto tungkol sa krisis.

Etymology

root words 'panggilala' (to identify) and 'dahilan' (reason)

Common Phrases and Expressions

Justification of decision
The reason why a decision was made.
Panggilalasan ng desisyon
No justification
No sufficient reason.
Walang panggilalasan

Related Words

identification
The process of recognizing or identifying a person or thing.
panggilala
reason
The cause or powerful reason behind an event.
dahilan

Slang Meanings

A slap or distraction to the person being talked to.
Just joking, that's just a side joke, bro!
Joke lang, panggilalasan lang 'yan, bro!
Referring to people you don't really know.
Don't you know Mark? He's just a casual acquaintance at the party.
Di mo ba nakilala si Mark? Panggilalasan lang 'yan sa party.
Riddles or jokes that seem pointless.
Your questions are just nonsense, they really don't make sense.
Panggilalasan lang 'yang mga tanong mo, wala talagang saysay.