Should (tl. Dapat)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Dapat gawin mo ito ngayon.
You should do this now.
Context: daily life Dapat uminom ng maraming tubig.
You should drink a lot of water.
Context: daily life Dapat matulog ng maaga.
You should sleep early.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Dapat pumunta tayo sa doktor.
We should go to the doctor.
Context: health Dapat mag-aral ka para sa eksamin.
You should study for the exam.
Context: education Kung may problema, dapat kausapin mo siya.
If there’s a problem, you should talk to him.
Context: relationships Advanced (C1-C2)
Dapat tayong magbigay ng tulong sa mga nangangailangan.
We should provide assistance to those in need.
Context: society Sa mga pagkakataong ito, dapat tingnan ang mga alternatibong solusyon.
In these situations, we should consider alternative solutions.
Context: problem-solving Dapat nating kilalanin ang halaga ng edukasyon.
We should recognize the value of education.
Context: education Synonyms
- nararapat
- kailangang