Manyapat (en. To ensure equality)
/ma.nja.pat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The assurance that everyone receives fair distribution or equal opportunity.
We must promote equality in society.
Dapat nating isulong ang manyapat sa lipunan.
The state of being equal or equality.
Equality is an important principle in democracy.
Ang manyapat ay isang mahalagang prinsipyo sa demokrasya.
verb
The action of doing something to achieve equal results or parts.
Parents should ensure equality among their children.
Ang mga magulang ay dapat maramingpat sa kanilang mga anak.
Etymology
From the word 'yapat' meaning 'to be equal or equivalent.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to become equal
to achieve equality
maging maramingpat
Related Words
equal
A condition where two things have the same value or measure.
pantay
level
Refers to being equal in level or value.
kapantayan
Slang Meanings
To fall or drop
I fell on the stairs earlier, it really hurt!
Nag-manyapat ako sa hagdang-bahay kanina, sobrang sakit!
To stumble
It was like my friend stumbled in basketball, he fell flat!
Parang manyapat yung tropa ko sa basketball, namasukan!
To collapse
After the fight, he collapsed on the floor because of exhaustion.
Pagkatapos ng laban, nag-manyapat siya sa sahig dahil sa pagod.