Karapatan (en. Right)

/ka-ra-pa-tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A thing that an individual should enjoy or perform, often related to law or moral principles.

Every person has the right to life and liberty.

Ang bawat tao ay may karapatan sa buhay at kalayaan.

The privilege or power to decide or act in a certain way.

Parents have the right to decide for their children.

Ang mga magulang ay may karapatan na magdesisyon para sa kanilang mga anak.

The constraints that set limits on the rights of others.

Exploiting the rights of others is unjust.

Ang pagsasamantala sa mga karapatan ng iba ay di-makatwiran.

From the word 'karapat' which means 'right' or 'justifiable'.

Children's rights

Rights specifically granted to children.

Karapatan ng bata

Human rights

Rights that should be created and respected for all human beings.

Karapatang pantao

duties

Responsibilities associated with rights.

tungkulin

freedom

The state of being free or without limitations to rights.

kalayaan

basic rights

We should assert our basic rights in difficult situations.

Dapat nating igiit ang ating pangunahing karapatan sa mga mahihirap na pagkakataon.

deserving

They are the people who deserve respect and recognition.

Sila ang mga tao na karapat-dapat sa respeto at pagkilala.

privilege

Because of their privilege, it's easy for them to get the things they need.

Dahil sa kanilang pribilehiyo, madali para sa kanila ang makakuha ng mga bagay na kailangan.

guts (in fighting for rights)

Sometimes, you need guts to fight for our rights.

Minsan, kakapalan ng mukha ang kailangan para ipaglaban ang ating karapatan.