Sapagkatao (en. Human condition)

/sapaɡkaˈtao/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of a person as a being.
His writings contained a detailed discussion on the human condition.
Ang kanyang mga sinulat ay naglalaman ng masusing pagtalakay sa sapagkatao.
The totality of experiences, feelings, and thoughts of people in their lives.
In his work, he showcased the issues in the human condition of Filipinos.
Sa kanyang obra, naipakita niya ang mga suliranin sa sapagkatao ng mga Pilipino.

Etymology

Combined from 'sapa' (due to occurrence) and 'tao' (statistics of people).

Common Phrases and Expressions

aspects of the human condition
Various components that constitute the state of a person.
mga aspeto ng sapagkatao

Related Words

nature
The overall characteristics and state of humanity.
kalikasan

Slang Meanings

social person
He seems like a high-class person, so rich and full of pride.
Parang sapagkatao siya, ang yaman at ang taas ng pride.
highly educated person
That's why he became the leader, because he is a highly educated person with a high IQ.
Kaya siya ang naging leader, sapagkatao kasi ang taas ng IQ niya.
person in a high position
Be careful, that person might be someone in a high position, so they could make things difficult for you.
Mag-ingat ka, baka sapagkatao ‘yan kaya pahirapan ka.