Makaapat (en. Fourth)

/ma.ka.ˈa.pat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The fourth part or unit in a series.
He is the fourth among all who succeeded in the examination.
Siya ang makaapat sa lahat ng nagtagumpay sa pagsusulit.
A position or rank at the fourth level.
He placed fourth in the competition.
Nakuha niya ang makaapat na puwesto sa paligsahan.

Etymology

The word 'makaapat' comes from the word 'apat' meaning 'four'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fourth opportunity
Fourth chance to achieve something.
makaapat na pagkakataon

Related Words

four
The newly formed number equivalent to the count of four.
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Slang Meanings

a lot of friends
Look, they have four already, so it's crowded in their group!
Ayun, makaapat na sila, kaya siksikan na sa kanilang grupo!
because there's too much
The party was fun, it’s already the fourth round of drinks!
Ang saya ng party, makaapat na round na ng inuman!