Magkapatas (en. To have equal status)

/maɡkaˈpatas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb indicating that people or things are equal in status.

We should have equal opportunities in employment.

Dapat tayong magkapatas sa mga oportunidad sa trabaho.

Expresses the existence of equal levels or values.

Those who are equal have the same rights.

Ang mga magkapatas ay may magkakaparehong karapatan.

Derived from the root word 'patas' meaning 'equal'.

equal rights

rights that are due to everyone

magkapatas na karapatan

equal

An adjective referring to considering equality or impartiality.

patas

Different but helping each other.

They are the kind of buddies who, even with different personalities, are always together.

Sila yung mga magkapatas, kahit magkaiba sila ng ugali, lagi silang magkasama.

Ally or partner in something.

Who is your partner in this project?

Sino bang magkapatas mo sa project na 'to?

Relative or close friend who feels like family.

For me, we’re all buddies here; it feels like family.

Para sa akin, magkapatas kaming lahat dito, parang pamilya na.