What Is “Karapatan” In English? (Answers)
KARAPATAN IN ENGLISH – There are several Filipino words that don’t have a direct translation in English, that’s why we need context in order to fully translate them.
This article will teach you about the English translation of the word “karapatan” based on the context of the sentence.
What is “Karapatan”?
“Karapatan” is a Tagalog term that refers to a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
What is “Karapatan” in English?
“Karapatan” can be directly translated as “right”. The use of this word, however, may depend on the context of the sentence.
Here are some example sentences:
- May karapatan si Marco na gawin ito.
- Ang bawat tao ay may karapatang humanap ng kaligayahan.
- Walang karapatan si Ben na manghimasok sa oras ni Bob.
- Sinabi ni Angelo kay Carla na wala siyang karapatang sabihin sa kanya kung ano ang gagawin.
In English, these sentences could be translated as:
- Marco has the right to do this.
- Every person has the right to seek happiness.
- Ben has no right to encroach on Bob’s time.
- Angelo tells Carla that she has no right to tell him what to do.
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