Kapantay (en. Equal)

/kaˈpantaj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that has a similar level or status.
They are equals in the field of art.
Sila ay mga kapantay sa larangan ng sining.
A category of people with similar experiences or status.
Teachers and students should be equals in collaboration.
Ang mga guro at estudyante ay dapat na kapantay sa pagtutulungan.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'pantay' meaning 'equal' or 'similar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Equal in value
Equivalent to the significance or worth of another thing or person.
Kapantay ng halaga
Without equal
Never comparable to others; unique.
Walang kapantay

Related Words

same
Means similar or identical to another thing or person.
pareho
equal
Has the same level or status.
pantay

Slang Meanings

peer or someone at the same level
Who is your peer in our team?
Sino bang kapantay mo sa team natin?
close friend or buddy
He's my buddy on all my trips, we’re always together.
Siya ang kapantay ko sa lahat ng mga trips ko, lagi kaming magkasama.
equal in strength or skill
No one can match his skills in basketball!
Walang kapantay ang galing niya sa basketball!