Magkapantay (en. Equal)

ma-gka-pan-tay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates equality in the level or quality of things.
In the field of sports, every player should be equal in opportunity.
Sa larangan ng isports, ang bawat manlalaro ay dapat magkapantay sa pagkakataon.
Emphasizes equality among people or things in a situation.
We should establish a society where everyone is equal.
Dapat tayong magtatag ng lipunan kung saan ang lahat ay magkapantay.

Etymology

Combined roots of the words 'magka' and 'pantay' meaning having equality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

equal rights
Indicates that everyone has the same rights.
magkapantay ang karapatan
will remain equal
Promises that everyone will remain equal.
mananatiling magkapantay

Related Words

level
A term referring to a level or quality that has no superiority.
pantay
equality
The state of being equal.
pagkapantay

Slang Meanings

just the same
In competitions, players should be magkapantay to be fair.
Sa mga laban, dapat magkapantay ang mga manlalaro para patas.
compared to each other
It seems like you two are magkapantay in basketball skills, both are MVPs!
Parang magkapantay lang ang galing niyo sa basketball, parehong MVP!
equal balance
Their salaries in the office are magkapantay, so there's no jealousy.
Magkapantay ang kanilang mga suweldo sa opisina, kaya walang inggitan.