Deserve in Tagalog

“Deserve” in Tagalog is “Karapat-dapat” or “Nararapat”. This word expresses the concept of being worthy or entitled to something based on one’s actions or qualities. Let’s explore how to use this term effectively in Filipino contexts.

[Words] = Deserve

[Definition]:

• Deserve /dɪˈzɜːrv/ (Verb): To be worthy of or entitled to something, whether reward or punishment, based on one’s actions, qualities, or circumstances.

[Synonyms] = Karapat-dapat, Nararapat, Dapat, Marapat, Maramdaman, Karapatdapat

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: You deserve a break after working so hard all week.
• Ex1_PH: Karapat-dapat kang magpahinga pagkatapos magtrabaho nang husto buong linggo.
• Ex2_EN: She deserves recognition for her outstanding contribution to the project.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay nararapat na kilalanin para sa kanyang kahanga-hangang kontribusyon sa proyekto.
• Ex3_EN: Everyone deserves respect regardless of their background.
• Ex3_PH: Ang lahat ay karapat-dapat na respetuhin anuman ang kanilang pinagmulan.
• Ex4_EN: He doesn’t deserve to be treated that way.
• Ex4_PH: Hindi siya nararapat na tratuhin sa ganoong paraan.
• Ex5_EN: They deserve credit for completing the task on time.
• Ex5_PH: Sila ay karapat-dapat na parangalan sa pagtatapos ng gawain sa takdang oras.