How to Say "Why" in Tagalog | BAKIT in English

Wondering how to ask “Why” in Tagalog? This essential Tagalog lesson provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and correctly using “Bakit,” the key Filipino question word for inquiring about reasons. Learn how to effectively integrate “Bakit” into your everyday conversations with clear sentence examples and English translations, helping you ask the right questions and understand explanations in Filipino. Mastering “Bakit” is crucial for deeply engaging in dialogue and expanding your conversational Tagalog skills. Perfect for beginner Tagalog learners eager to grasp fundamental Tagalog question words and communicate more effectively.

Watch this video to learn how to ask “Why” in Tagalog using the simple and common word “bakit.” See practical Tagalog example sentences with clear English translations that show how it’s used naturally in conversation. Ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to speak Filipino confidently. Start asking questions and understanding answers in Tagalog today with bakit!

Bakit nagmamadali ka? (Why are you in a hurry?)

Bakit malungkot ka? (Why are you sad?)

Bakit ang tahimik mo? (Why are you so quiet?)

Bakit sila nag-aaway? (Why are they fighting?)

Bakit parang wala ka sa sarili? (Why do you seem so out of it?)

Bakit iniiwasan mo ako? (Why are you avoiding me?)

Bakit ang gulo rito? (Why is it so messy here?)

Bakit ka tumawa? (Why did you laugh?)

Bakit hindi mo agad sinabi sa akin? (Why didn’t tell me right away?)

Bakit umalis ka nang walang paalam? (Why did you leave without saying goodbye?)

Bakit wala pa sila? (Why aren’t they here yet?)

Bakit ako ang sinisisi mo? (Why are you blaming me?)

Bakit ka nagagalit sa akin? (Why are you mad at me?)

Bakit ka nagtatago? (Why are you hiding?)

Bakit hindi mo sinasagot ang tawag ko? (Why aren’t you answering my call?)

Bakit ang tagal ng order namin? (Why is our order taking so long?)

Bakit mo kinuha ‘yan? (Why did you take it?)

Bakit ang saya-saya mo ngayon? (Why are you so happy today?)

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Bakit mo siya iniwan? (Why did you leave her?)

Bakit ang bagal ng internet? (Why is the internet so slow?)

Bakit mo ako tinitingnan nang ganiyan? (Why are you looking at me like that?)

Bakit hindi ka pumayag? (Why didn’t you agree?)

Bakit mo siya tinutulungan? (Why are you helping him?)

Bakit hindi mo na ako kinakausap? (Why aren’t you talking to me anymore?)

Bakit hindi ka kumain? (Why didn’t you eat?)

Bakit naging ganito? (Why did it turn out like this?)

Bakit ba ayaw mong makinig? (Why won’t you listen?)

Bakit mo sila inuna? (Why did you prioritize them?)

Alam mo ba kung bakit? (Do you know why?)

Bakit siya ang pinapaboran mo? (Why are you favoring him?)

Bakit ka natatakot? (Why are you scared?)

Bakit ka sumisigaw? (Why are you shouting?)

Bakit ka bumubulong? (Why are you whispering?)

Bakit nagdududa ka? (Why are you having doubts?)

Bakit late ka? (Why are you late?)

Bakit ngayon ka lang? (Why are you just getting here now?)

Bakit hindi mo siya pinansin? (Why did you ignore her?)

Bakit mo ako sinusundan? (Why are you following me around?)

Bakit nagbago ang isip mo? (Why did you change your mind?)

Bakit hindi ka sumama sa amin?(Why didn’t you come with us?)

Bakit nakasimangot ka? (Why are you frowning?)

Bakit ang aga mong gumising? (Why did you wake up so early?)

Bakit naghahanap ka ng ibang trabaho? Why are you looking for another job?)

Bakit ang daming tao sa mall ngayon? (Why is the mall so crowded today?)

Bakit ka laging umaasa sa ibang tao? (Why do you always depend on other people?)

Bakit hindi mo inisip ang kahihinatnan? (Why didn’t you think about the consequences?)

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