Sapagka (en. For)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
preposition
A preposition used to express a reason or cause.
Because he is smart, he easily learned the lesson.
Sapagka't siya'y matalino, madaling natutunan ang aralin.
Used in statements that describe conditions.
Because he had no time, he could not attend the preparation.
Sapagka't wala siyang oras, hindi siya nakapunta sa paghahanda.
Can be applied in statements that connect cause and effect.
Because it rained, we did not proceed with the picnic.
Sapagka't umulan, hindi kami natuloy sa picnic.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Because he is kind
Because he has good manners.
Sapagka't siya'y mabait
Because it is needed
Because it is important.
Sapagka't kailangan

Related Words

because
A word used to express a reason.
dahil
therefore
A preposition that connects reason and result.
kaya

Slang Meanings

because
Because it's raining, we won't be able to proceed with the picnic.
Sapagka't maulan, hindi tayo matutuloy sa picnic.
since
Since he is the president, he has influence.
Sapagka't siya ang pangulo, may impluwensya siya.
that's it
Because I'm tired, I'm going to sleep, that's it.
Sapagka't ako'y pagod, matutulog na ako, yun na.