If in Tagalog

If in Tagalog translates to “Kung” or “Kapag”, used to introduce conditional statements, suppositions, or hypothetical situations. This conjunction is essential in Filipino grammar for expressing possibilities, conditions, and indirect questions in everyday conversation.

Mastering the various uses of “if” in Tagalog will improve your ability to express conditions, make polite requests, and discuss hypothetical scenarios in natural Filipino speech.

[Words] = If

[Definition]:

• If /ɪf/
• Conjunction 1: Introducing a conditional clause; on the condition or supposition that.
• Conjunction 2: Despite the possibility that; no matter whether.
• Conjunction 3: Whether (used in indirect questions).
• Noun: A condition or supposition.

[Synonyms] = Kung, Kapag, Sakali, Sakaling, Pag, Kung sakali, Kunin mo

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the beach trip and stay home instead.
Ex1_PH: Kung uulan bukas, kakanselahin natin ang beach trip at mananatili na lang sa bahay.

Ex2_EN: She asked me if I could help her prepare for the important presentation next week.
Ex2_PH: Tinanong niya ako kung maaari ko siyang tulungan maghanda para sa mahalagang presentasyon sa susunod na linggo.

Ex3_EN: If you study hard and stay focused, you will surely pass the board examination.
Ex3_PH: Kapag nag-aral ka nang mabuti at nanatiling nakatuon, tiyak na makakapasa ka sa board examination.

Ex4_EN: I wonder if my family will arrive on time for the celebration tonight.
Ex4_PH: Nagtataka ako kung darating ba sa tamang oras ang aking pamilya para sa pagdiriwang mamaya.

Ex5_EN: If I were rich, I would buy a house for my parents in the province.
Ex5_PH: Kung mayaman ako, bibili ako ng bahay para sa aking mga magulang sa probinsya.