What is the word for Why in Tagalog?

Translation for word Why in Tagalog is : bakit

Definitions and Meaning of Why in Tagalog

• ADVERB

  bakit why wherefore for what reason
  kung bakit why
  bakin why

• NOUN

  dahilan reason cause excuse factor why purpose
  sanhi cause why reason factor motive occasion

Defenition(s)

• for what reason or purpose.
• (with reference to a reason) on account of which; for which.
• a reason or explanation.
• expressing surprise or indignation.

Example(s)

why did he do it?