Para (en. For)

/ˈpɑː.ɾɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

preposition

Used to express purpose or reason.

He ate an apple for health.

Kumain siya ng mansanas para sa kalusugan.

Used to indicate someone who benefits from something.

I started a project for the children.

Nagsimula ako ng proyekto para sa mga bata.

Used to indicate a specific time or occasion.

I am preparing for his birthday.

Naghahanda ako para sa kanyang kaarawan.

Derived from the Spanish word 'para'.

For everyone

It implies something intended for all.

Para sa lahat

For my family

Indicates that something is meant for one's family.

Para sa aking pamilya

because

A preposition that expresses a reason.

dahil

just leave it

It's too far for our trip, even though we have a vehicle.

Para ang layo ng biyahe natin, kahit na kasi may sasakyan tayo.

just relaxing

We're just joking around here, let's just chill.

Para lang tayong nag-aasaran dito, chill lang tayo.

wait up

So you won't get tired, wait for me to arrive.

Para naman hindi ka mapagod, hintayin mo akong dumating.