By in Tagalog

By in Tagalog is “Sa pamamagitan ng,” “Ni,” “Sa tabi ng,” or “Bago,” depending on context. “By” is a versatile preposition used to indicate agency, location, time, or means. Understanding its various Filipino translations will help you express proximity, authorship, deadlines, and methods accurately.

Mastering the different uses of “by” in Tagalog will enhance your ability to describe locations, attribute actions, set deadlines, and explain how things are done in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = By

[Definition]:

• By /baɪ/
• Preposition 1: Indicating the agent performing an action (done by someone).
• Preposition 2: Indicating location next to or near something.
• Preposition 3: Indicating a deadline or time limit (before a certain time).
• Preposition 4: Indicating the means or method of doing something.

[Synonyms] = Sa pamamagitan ng, Ni, Ng, Sa tabi ng, Malapit sa, Bago, Hanggang, Kay

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: This book was written by a famous Filipino author.
Ex1_PH: Ang libro na ito ay isinulat ni isang sikat na manunulat na Pilipino.

Ex2_EN: Please sit by the window so you can enjoy the view.
Ex2_PH: Mangyaring umupo sa tabi ng bintana upang makapagtamasa ka ng tanawin.

Ex3_EN: I need to finish this report by Friday.
Ex3_PH: Kailangan kong tapusin ang ulat na ito bago ang Biyernes.

Ex4_EN: She travels to work by train every morning.
Ex4_PH: Naglalakbay siya papunta sa trabaho sa pamamagitan ng tren tuwing umaga.

Ex5_EN: The house by the beach is for sale.
Ex5_PH: Ang bahay sa tabi ng dalampasigan ay para sa pagbebenta.