Filipino · Question Words
bakit
Why
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about reasons.
Example
Bakit ka na-late?
Why were you late?
Etymology
'Bakit' is derived from the Proto-Austronesian root questioning for causes and reasons. It retains its function as a vital interrogative in Tagalog.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in casual and formal conversations for inquiry about reasons or justifications; it is universally understood across the language.