sapagkat
sapagkát with stress marks
because; due to
Usage Note
Sapagkat is a formal causal conjunction equivalent to 'because' or 'for the reason that'. It is preferred in written Tagalog, official documents, and speeches over the colloquial 'kasi'. Its register is elevated, making it common in academic writing and religious texts.
Examples
" Hindi siya pumasok sapagkat may sakit. "
Natural Translation
He didn't come because he was sick.
Literal Translation
Not he came-in because has sickness.
" Umiyak siya sapagkat masakit ang sugat. "
Natural Translation
He/She cried because the wound hurts.
Literal Translation
Cried he/she because painful the wound.
" Ipinagpaliban ang seremonya sapagkat hindi pa kumpleto ang mga dokumentong kinakailangan ng mga kalahok. "
Natural Translation
The ceremony was postponed because the documents required of the participants were not yet complete.
Literal Translation
Postponed the ceremony because not yet complete the documents needed of the participants.
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