Kapasidad (en. Capacity)

kapaˈsidad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The ability or possibility of an object to hold a certain amount or number.
The capacity of this tank is twenty liters.
Ang kapasidad ng tangke na ito ay dalawampung litro.
The level of a person's ability to perform a task or role.
Maria has a good capacity for leadership.
May magandang kapasidad si Maria sa pamumuno.
The total amount that a system can process.
The capacity of this computer system is high.
Ang kapasidad ng computer system na ito ay mataas.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'capacidad'

Common Phrases and Expressions

capacity for work
The ability of a person to work or perform a role.
kapasidad sa trabaho
capacities in education
Expresses the ability of a system in teaching and learning.
mga kapasidad sa edukasyon

Related Words

ability
Refers to the various forms of intelligence or skill possessed by a person.
kakayahan
limitation
Refers to restrictions or assumptions related to capacity.
limitasyon

Slang Meanings

ability to keep up
Dude, your capacity for studying is really high!
Pare, ang kapasidad mo talaga sa pag-aaral ay sobrang taas!
limit of acceptance
There's so many people here, the living room's capacity is full!
Dami na ng tao dito, puno na ang kapasidad ng sala!
courage
You need the capacity to face life's challenges.
Kailangan mo ng kapasidad para harapin ang mga hamon sa buhay.