Kapantayan (en. Equivalence)

/kaˈpantajan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Measure or level of being equal in status or value.

His qualifications are on par with those of other applicants.

Ang kanyang kwalipikasyon ay kapantayan ng iba pang mga aplikante.

Status or rank that shows equality.

There is a need for policies that promote equality in society.

Kailangan ng mga polisiya na nagtataguyod ng kapantayan sa lipunan.

Similarity of people or things in one aspect.

The parity of their abilities strengthens their team.

Ang kapantayan ng kanilang mga kakayahan ay nagpapatibay sa kanilang koponan.

from the root word 'pantay' with the prefix 'ka-'

equivalent in value

A reasonable level or value that has no difference.

kapantay ng halaga

equal rights

Everyone has the same rights or status.

pantay-pantay

equal

Indicates no difference in level or value.

pantay

equivalent

Having the same value or level as something else.

katumbas

fellow countryman or peer

I hope he becomes our equal in this fight.

Sana maging kapantayan natin siya sa laban na ito.

grudge or jealousy

It seems like she has a grudge against you, that's why you're involved in this.

Parang may kapantayan siya sa'yo, kaya ka nasasangkot dito.

equal level

In the game, we are all on equal footing when it comes to skill.

Sa laro, lahat tayo ay kapantayan pagdating sa skill.