Manapat (en. To deserve)

/mɑˈnɑpɑt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To earn the right or appropriate thing for a person.

Students deserve to have enough time for their studies.

Ang mga estudyante ay manapat na magkaroon ng sapat na oras para sa kanilang pag-aaral.

To adhere to what is appropriate or in accordance with the rules.

He must fulfill his duty as an employee.

Dapat siyang manapat sa kanyang tungkulin bilang isang empleyado.

root word 'napát'

deserving person

A person deserving of trust or respect.

manapat na tao

right

Things that are appropriate for an individual.

karapatan

duty

Obligations or responsibilities that must be met.

tungkulin

To be honest or earn the trust of others.

You really need to be honest with your friends, so they won't leave you.

Dapat ka talagang manapat sa mga kaibigan mo, para hindi ka iwanan.

To fulfill promises or obligations.

Face it, you need to fulfill your assignments.

Tanggapin mo na, manapat ka na sa iyong mga takdang gawain.

To be responsible or accountable.

Just think that you need to be responsible for your duties.

Isipin mo na lang na kailangan mong manapat sa iyong responsibilidad.