Magpatas (en. To level)

/maɡˈpatas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of making something level or even.

We need to level the land before we build a house.

Kailangan nating magpatas ng lupa bago tayo magtayo ng bahay.

Preparing something to have the right height or level.

Level the floor to ensure it has a good finish.

Magpatas ka ng sahig para maging maganda ang pagkakagawa nito.

Achieving equality in various aspects.

We should level the rights of all.

Dapat tayong magpatas sa mga karapatan ng lahat.

From the root word 'patas' meaning 'level' or 'even'.

level the land

Make the land even before constructing a structure.

magpatas ng lupa

level the floor

Make the floor even for a good finish.

magpatas ng sahig

level

Means equal or no excess or deficiency.

patas

even

Having the same height or level.

pantay

to ask for money or a favor

Why does it feel like your brother is asking me for five hundred?

Bakit parang kuya mo magpatas sa akin ng limang daan?

to borrow or to ask for a loan

I'm really hungry, just borrow from the store.

Sobrang gutom na ako, magpatas ka na lang sa tindahan.

to ask for help

When you need something, don't be shy to ask for help.

Kapag may kailangan, wag mahiyang magpatas.