Usage Note
Kasí is one of the most frequently used words in spoken Filipino, serving as an informal equivalent of 'kasi' meaning 'because'. It is colloquial and conversational, appearing constantly in everyday speech to give reasons or explanations. In formal writing, 'dahil' or 'sapagkat' are preferred.
Examples
" Umiiyak siya kasí nasaktan. "
Natural Translation
She's crying because she got hurt.
Literal Translation
Crying she because got-hurt.
" Hindi ako pumunta kasí may sakit ako "
Natural Translation
I didn't go because I was sick.
Literal Translation
Not I went because has sickness I.
" Hindi kami nakapunta sa kasal kasí walang masakyan papunta sa malayong baryo nila. "
Natural Translation
We couldn't make it to the wedding because there was no transport going to their faraway village.
Literal Translation
Not we able-to-go to wedding because none ride going to faraway village their.
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