Samakatwid (en. Therefore)

sah-mah-kah-twid

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
Used as an adverb that connects one idea to another.
There is no other way, therefore, we need to leave now.
Walang ibang paraan, samakatwid, kailangan nating umalis na.

Etymology

From Sama + katwid, derived from the word 'katwid' meaning straight or proper direction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

therefore
An expression of conclusion or result.
samakatwid

Related Words

than
A conjunction often used in sentences.
nang
thus
A phrase meaning 'thus' or 'so'.
sa gayon

Slang Meanings

So, that means
So, that means we need to help each other with this project.
Samakatwid, kailangan nating magtulungan sa project na 'to.
In other words
In other words, we should not ignore the problem.
Samakatwid, hindi natin dapat ipagsawalang-bahala ang problema.
That means
That means there will be changes happening.
Samakatwid, may mga pagbabago nang mangyayari.