For in Tagalog

For in Tagalog translates to “para sa,” “para,” or “upang” depending on context, indicating purpose, benefit, duration, or reason. This versatile preposition is fundamental for expressing intentions and relationships in Filipino communication.

[Words] = For

[Definition]:
– For /fɔːr/
– Preposition 1: Indicating the purpose, benefit, or intended recipient of something.
– Preposition 2: Indicating duration or a period of time.
– Preposition 3: Indicating reason or cause.
– Preposition 4: In support of or in favor of something.

[Synonyms] = Para sa, Para, Upang, Dahil sa, Alang-alang sa, Ukol sa, Tungkol sa

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: This gift is for you on your birthday.
– Ex1_PH: Ang regalo na ito ay para sa iyo sa iyong kaarawan.

– Ex2_EN: She has been studying for three hours.
– Ex2_PH: Nag-aaral siya nang tatlong oras na.

– Ex3_EN: We are fighting for justice and equality.
– Ex3_PH: Lumalaban kami para sa katarungan at pagkakapantay-pantay.

– Ex4_EN: He apologized for being late to the meeting.
– Ex4_PH: Humingi siya ng tawad dahil sa pagkahuli sa pulong.

– Ex5_EN: I bought ingredients for making dinner tonight.
– Ex5_PH: Bumili ako ng mga sangkap upang magluto ng hapunan ngayong gabi.