Karapatdapat (en. Worthy)

ka-ra-pat-da-pat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Exists in the correct value or trait that a person or object should have.
His effort deserves a reward.
Ang kanyang pagsisikap ay karapatdapat ng gantimpala.
A trait that refers to being worthy or suitable.
I hope he gets the recognition he deserves.
Sana'y makuha niya ang karapatdapat na pagkilala.

Etymology

Derived from 'karapat' meaning right and 'dapat' meaning ought.

Common Phrases and Expressions

worthy of love
Deserving to be loved or worthy of love.
karapatdapat sa pagmamahal

Related Words

right
Refers to rights or privileges that a person should possess.
karapatan
ought
A word used to indicate the appropriate or correct action.
dapat

Slang Meanings

deserving person
He's the deserving person for that position!
Siyang karapat-dapat na tao para sa posisyon na 'yan!
it's only right
It's only right that you take care of your students.
Dapat lang na magpakaasikaso ka sa mga estudyante mo.
just right
What you did for them was just right, that’s why it deserves the praise.
Saktong-sakto ang ginawa mo para sa kanila, kaya karapat-dapat ang papuri.
that's it!
That's it! That's what they deserve.
Tama na yan! Karapat-dapat yan para sa kanila.