Basis in Tagalog

“Basis” in Tagalog translates to “Batayan”, “Pundasyon”, or “Saligan”, meaning foundation, grounds, or underlying principle. This noun is essential for expressing fundamental reasons, standards, or foundations in Filipino communication.

Learn how to properly use “basis” in Tagalog contexts to discuss foundations of arguments, grounds for decisions, and fundamental principles in everyday Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Basis

[Definition]:

• Basis /ˈbeɪsɪs/
• Noun 1: The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.
• Noun 2: The principle or standard used as a point of reference.
• Noun 3: The system or principle according to which an activity or process is carried on.

[Synonyms] = Batayan, Pundasyon, Saligan, Basehan, Panimulang-punto, Saligang-bato, Salig, Batayang-prinsipyo

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
– Ex1_PH: Ang tiwala ay ang batayan ng anumang matatag na relasyon.

• Ex2_EN: On what basis did you make that decision?
– Ex2_PH: Sa anong batayan mo ginawa ang desisyong iyon?

• Ex3_EN: The company hires employees on a merit basis.
– Ex3_PH: Ang kumpanya ay nag-hire ng mga empleyado sa batayan ng merito.

• Ex4_EN: Education forms the basis for personal development.
– Ex4_PH: Ang edukasyon ay bumubuo ng pundasyon para sa personal na pag-unlad.

• Ex5_EN: We need a scientific basis for our research conclusions.
– Ex5_PH: Kailangan natin ng siyentipikong saligan para sa ating mga konklusyon sa pananaliksik.