rason
rasón with stress marks
reason
Usage Note
Rason comes from Spanish 'razón' and is a very common everyday word for justification or logical basis. The phrase walang rason is widely used to dismiss illogical arguments, making this one of the most practical Spanish loanwords in daily Tagalog conversation.
Examples
" Walang rason ang iyak mo. "
Natural Translation
Your crying has no reason.
Literal Translation
No reason the cry your.
" Ano ang rason mo para umalis ng maaga? "
Natural Translation
What is your reason for leaving early?
Literal Translation
What the reason your for leave of early?
" Hinanapan siya ng guro ng matibay na rason kung bakit siya laging nahuhuli sa pagpasok sa klase. "
Natural Translation
The teacher demanded a solid reason from her for why she is always late to class.
Literal Translation
Sought-from her by-the teacher of solid reason why she always late at arrival in class.
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