Sanhi (en. Cause)

sán-hi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The reason or cause of an event.
The flood was caused by heavy rainfall.
Ang baha ay sanhi ng malakas na pag-ulan.
The elements that trigger a reaction or action.
The sun's heat is the cause of the ice melting.
Ang init ng araw ay sanhi ng pagkatunaw ng yelo.
A condition that leads to a specific result.
His illness was caused by a virus.
Ang kanyang pagkakasakit ay sanhi ng virus.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cause and effect
The relationship that connects a cause to its result.
sanhi at bunga

Related Words

reason
A word used similarly to 'cause' but more focused on the reason.
dahilan
reaction
An action or result caused by a cause.
reaksyon

Slang Meanings

reason
What is the reason for your phone's damage?
Ano ang sanhi ng pagkasira ng iyong cellphone?
root
We need to find the root of the problem.
Dapat nating hanapin ang ugat ng problema.
source
Is this information's source correct?
Tama ba ang source ng impormasyon na ito?