Makatapat (en. Counterpart)

/ma.kata.pat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person or thing that is equivalent or similar to another.

He is my counterpart at work.

Siya ang aking makatapat sa trabaho.

A person with a similar role in another organization.

I met with a counterpart in another company.

Nakatagpo ako ng makatapat sa ibang kumpanya.

A companion who advocates for the same goals or interests.

She is my counterpart in the project.

Siya ang aking makatapat sa proyekto.

Derived from the word 'katapat' meaning counterpart or companion.

faithful friend

A friend who is loyal and willing to help.

makatapat na kaibigan

counterpart

Refers to a person performing a similar role.

katapat

ally

A person who shares the same views or goals.

kapanalig

to be one of those (type of people)

I hope he can make it up to Maria. It's just fun when you two are in touch.

Sana makabawi na siya kay Maria. Ang saya lang kasi kapag in touch kayo.

to hang out

We need to hang out for a chill time.

Kailangan na natin makapag-maka-hangout para chill lang.

to vibe (or to connect) with someone

Wow, he really vibes with people at school.

Grabe, naka-maka-trip siya sa mga tao sa school.