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    Dapat (en. Should)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A word that indicates an obligation or something that needs to be done.
    We should study for the exam.
    Dapat tayong mag-aral para sa pagsusulit.
    Indicates the correct behavior or attitude that is necessary.
    They should respect the elders.
    Dapat silang respetuhin ang nakatatanda.
    Indicates an expected action or event.
    We should leave early.
    Dapat na umalis tayo nang maaga.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Laws should be followed.
    Indicates an obligation to follow the rules.
    Dapat sundin ang batas.
    We should help each other.
    Indicates the necessity for mutual assistance.
    Dapat magtulungan.

    Related Words

    need
    A word that expresses necessity or obligation.
    kailangan
    proper
    A word indicating the right thing that should be done.
    nararapat

    Slang Meanings

    must/should
    This must be done to finish the project.
    Dapat ito gawin para matapos ang proyekto.
    it's the right thing to do
    It's the right thing to do to study instead of play.
    Dapat lang na mag-aral ka kaysa maglaro.
    that's why
    That's why we should be serious about the exams.
    Dapat kasi nga seryoso tayo sa mga exam.