Sigun (en. According to)
si-gun
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
preposition
Expresses the basis or foundation of a statement or information.
According to the report, the price of gasoline will rise next week.
Sigun sa ulat, tataas ang presyo ng gasolina sa susunod na linggo.
adverb
An adverb describing the basis for an event.
According to tradition, Christmas greetings should be respectful.
Sigun sa tradisyon, ang mga pagbati sa Pasko ay dapat na magalang.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'según', meaning 'according to' or 'based on'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
according to the news
based on the information reported in the news
sigun sa balita
according to experts
based on the knowledge of individuals who have expertise in a subject
sigun sa mga eksperto
Related Words
according
A preposition similar to 'sigun' meaning 'according to' or 'in agreement with'.
ayon
base
A verb meaning 'to base' or 'to rely on'.
batay
Slang Meanings
Just, as long as
Just, you should study hard.
Sigun, dapat mag-aral ka ng mabuti.
That's enough
That's enough, stop that.
Sigun, tama na 'yan.
Of course
Of course, that's why they didn't go to the gimmick.
Sigun, kaya naman hindi sila natuloy sa gimmick.