Pagkamatapat (en. Fidelity)

pag-ka-ma-ta-pat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being faithful to a person or thing.
His fidelity to his friends is unmatched.
Ang pagkamatapat niya sa kanyang mga kaibigan ay hindi mapapantayan.
The quality of marriage or relationship that remains with each other.
Fidelity is important in any relationship.
Mahalaga ang pagkamatapat sa anumang relasyon.
The adherence to promises or agreements.
Fidelity to words builds trust.
Ang pagkamatapat sa mga salita ay nagbibigay ng tiwala.

Etymology

from the word 'tapat' meaning true or upright and 'pagka-' which connects to the state or quality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

faithful friend
A friend who is reliable and loyal.
matapat na kaibigan
to be faithful
To have fidelity or to be true.
maging tapat

Related Words

honesty
The characteristic of being faithful, related to fidelity.
katapatan
true
Being honest or sincere in a statement or promise.
tapat

Slang Meanings

Unofficially loyal
Anna is incredibly loyal, even about things that are hard to say.
Sobrang pagkamatapat ni Anna, kahit sa mga bagay na mahirap sabihin.
Real deal
The loyalty of my friend is something you can't find anywhere else.
Ang pagkamatapat ng kaibigan ko ay hindi mo matatagpuan kahit saan.