Basically in Tagalog

“Basically” in Tagalog translates to “Sa madaling salita”, “Sa katunayan”, or “Pangunahin”, meaning essentially, in simple terms, or fundamentally. This adverb is frequently used to simplify explanations or emphasize core points in conversations.

Discover how to effectively use “basically” in Tagalog sentences to express essential ideas, summarize concepts, and communicate fundamental points clearly in Filipino.

[Words] = Basically

[Definition]:

• Basically /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
• Adverb 1: In the most essential respects; fundamentally.
• Adverb 2: Used to indicate that a statement summarizes the most important aspects.
• Adverb 3: In a simple or elementary manner.

[Synonyms] = Sa madaling salita, Sa katunayan, Pangunahin, Essentially, Sa totoo lang, Halos, Fundamentally, Sa simpleng salita

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Basically, we need to finish this project by Friday.
– Ex1_PH: Sa madaling salita, kailangan nating tapusin ang proyektong ito bago ang Biyernes.

• Ex2_EN: The movie is basically about love and sacrifice.
– Ex2_PH: Ang pelikula ay pangunahin tungkol sa pag-ibig at sakripisyo.

• Ex3_EN: Basically, she’s saying we should start over.
– Ex3_PH: Sa katunayan, sinasabi niya na dapat tayong magsimula muli.

• Ex4_EN: I basically agree with your proposal.
– Ex4_PH: Halos sumasang-ayon ako sa iyong panukala.

• Ex5_EN: Basically, the plan failed because of poor communication.
– Ex5_PH: Sa simpleng salita, nabigo ang plano dahil sa mahinang komunikasyon.