Ought in Tagalog

“Ought” in Tagalog is “Dapat” – a modal verb expressing moral obligation, duty, or strong recommendation in Filipino conversations. Learning how to use this word properly will help you express expectations, advice, and what is considered right or necessary in Tagalog.

[Words] = Ought

[Definition]:

• Ought /ɔːt/
• Modal Verb 1: Used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone’s actions
• Modal Verb 2: Used to indicate something that is probable or expected
• Modal Verb 3: Used to give or ask advice or suggestions

[Synonyms] = Dapat, Nararapat, Marapat, Kailangang, Kinakailangan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: You ought to apologize for what you said.
• Ex1_PH: Dapat kang humingi ng tawad sa sinabi mo.
• Ex2_EN: We ought to respect our elders at all times.
• Ex2_PH: Dapat nating igalang ang ating mga nakatatanda sa lahat ng oras.
• Ex3_EN: He ought to arrive by noon if the traffic is good.
• Ex3_PH: Dapat siyang dumating bago mag-tanghali kung maganda ang trapiko.
• Ex4_EN: Children ought to get enough sleep every night.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga bata ay dapat na makatulog nang sapat bawat gabi.
• Ex5_EN: You ought to see a doctor about that cough.
• Ex5_PH: Dapat kang magpatingin sa doktor tungkol sa ubo mo.