segun
ségun with stress marks
according to
Usage Note
Segun is a widely used loanword from Spanish meaning 'according to' or 'depending on.' It appears frequently in both spoken and written Tagalog to introduce a source or condition. It is interchangeable with 'ayon sa' in most contexts but often sounds more casual.
Examples
" Segun sa kanya, totoo iyon. "
Natural Translation
According to him, that is true.
Literal Translation
According to him, true that.
" Segun sa balita, uulan nang malakas bukas. "
Natural Translation
According to the news, it will rain hard tomorrow.
Literal Translation
According to news, will-rain of hard tomorrow.
" Segun sa mga matatanda sa amin, hindi raw dapat maligo agad pagkatapos kumain ng mainit na pagkain. "
Natural Translation
According to the elders in our place, you supposedly should not bathe right after eating hot food.
Literal Translation
According to the elders in ours, not reportedly should bathe immediately after eating of hot food.
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