Makapatas (en. To level)

/makapatas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Refers to the action of making something even or level.

We need to level the ground before starting the construction of the house.

Kailangan nating makapatas ang lupa bago simulan ang pagtatayo ng bahay.

To cause to have a flat surface or level.

Level the stones on the road for easy passage.

Makapatas ang mga bato sa kalsada upang madaling madaanan.

To arrange at a level without obstructions.

We should level the items on the table for a better arrangement.

Dapat tayong makapatas sa mga kagamitan sa talahanayan para sa mas magandang pag-aayos.

from the word 'patas' which means even or level.

to level the ground

the process of making the ground even for activities.

makapatas ng lupa

even

Means without difference or level disparity.

patas

level

Indicates similarity in level or measure.

pantay

to behave poorly towards others

Marco warned his friend not to be disrespectful to others because it's embarrassing.

Pinagsabihan ni Marco yung tropa niya na huwag makapatas sa mga ibang tao kasi nakakahiya.

to bully or intimidate

The new student seems to be a bully; he always makes things difficult for his classmates.

Yung bagong studyante ay mukhang makapatas; lagi siyang nagpapahirap sa mga kaklase niya.

to act superior or arrogant

Why were you so nice earlier, but now you seem to act all high and mighty? What's up with your mood!

Bakit ang bait-bait mo kanina, pero ngayon parang makapatas ka na? Taya ng mood mo!