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    Kapakanan (en. Interest)

    /kapaˈnakan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The good or condition pertaining to a person or group.
    We must act for the welfare of all.
    Dapat tayong kumilos para sa kapakanan ng lahat.
    The things that are important or beneficial to an individual or group.
    His welfare was the main reason why he decided.
    Ang kanyang kapakanan ang pangunahing dahilan kung bakit siya nagdesisyon.
    The state of having good health or happiness.
    His welfare should be prioritized at all times.
    Ang kanyang kapakanan ay dapat unahin sa lahat ng pagkakataon.

    Etymology

    Philippine linguistics related to 'kapa' and 'kanan'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    for the welfare
    to promote the goodness or interest of a person or group
    para sa kapakanan
    of children
    related to the welfare of the youth
    ng mga bata

    Related Words

    charity
    The act of doing good for others.
    kawanggawa
    peace
    The state of being without conflict or strife.
    kapayapaan

    Slang Meanings

    Your interests come first
    You should fight for your own interests because no one else will do it for you.
    Dapat lang na ipaglaban mo ang kapakanan mo, kasi wala ring ibang gagawa niyan para sa'yo.
    As long as it's for your benefit, it’s worth the hard work.
    Anything for the family's benefit, I will do.
    Kahit ano, pag kapakanan ng pamilya ang pinag-uusapan, gagawin ko.