08/05/2026
"Kung" o "Kapag"
These two words are often used in place of each other, but here's a handy trick to help you distinguish the two:
"Kung" roughly translates to "if," and is used to modify an uncertain situation. Alternatively, "kapag" translates to "when" in English, and is used when a situation is sure to occur.
Examples:
"Ano ang una mong bibilhin kung nanalo ka sa lotto?"
"Tawagan mo na lang ako kapag uuwi ka na."
(Reference: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino: Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat)