Sapat (en. Sufficient)

/səˈpat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates a sufficient or appropriate amount or quantity.
The group has a sufficient budget for the project.
May sapat na budget ang grupo para sa proyekto.
Indicates the ability to meet needs.
His experience is sufficient to get a job.
Sapat ang kanyang karanasan upang makakuha ng trabaho.
Indicates suitability or capability.
The time given to him was sufficient to finish his assignment.
Sapat ang oras na ibinigay sa kanya upang tapusin ang kanyang takdang-aralin.

Etymology

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Common Phrases and Expressions

sufficient reason
A reason that is adequate to do or not do something.
sapat na dahilan
sufficient funds
Having enough money or resources for a project or activity.
sapat ang pondo

Related Words

sufficiency
The state of having an adequate amount or quantity.
sufficiency
lack
The absence of a sufficient amount or quantity.
kakulangan

Slang Meanings

just enough
What you gave is just enough, but I still feel it's lacking.
Sapat na sapat na yung ibinigay mo, pero pakiramdam ko kulang pa rin.
totally fine
The food is just enough, totally fine!
Sapat na sapat yung food, okey na okey na!
it's cool
There's enough time, it's cool.
Sapat na sapat ang panahon, chill na lang tayo.