Usages of dahil
Busog kami kagabi dahil masarap ang hapunan.
We were full last night because the dinner was delicious.
Magpahinga ka muna dahil pagod ka.
Take a rest first because you are tired.
Nasa kwarto si Ana dahil maingay sa sala.
Ana is in the bedroom because it is noisy in the living room.
Maaga tayong aalis dahil may trapiko sa kalsada.
We will leave early because there is traffic on the road.
Kailangan kong magpagupit bukas ng umaga dahil mahaba na ang buhok ko.
I need to get a haircut tomorrow morning because my hair is already long.
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