Eligible in Tagalog

Eligible in Tagalog translates to “karapat-dapat”, “kuwalipikado”, or “may karapatan”, referring to someone who meets the necessary qualifications or requirements for something. Understanding this term is essential for navigating applications, competitions, and various opportunities in Filipino contexts.

Dive deeper into the nuances of eligible and discover how Filipinos express qualification and suitability in different situations.

[Words] = Eligible

[Definition]:

• Eligible /ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/
• Adjective 1: Having the right to do or obtain something; meeting the necessary requirements or qualifications.
• Adjective 2: Desirable or suitable as a partner, especially in marriage.

[Synonyms] = Karapat-dapat, Kuwalipikado, May karapatan, Angkop, Nararapat, Marapat, Dapat.

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Only students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible for the scholarship program.
Ex1_PH: Ang mga estudyanteng may GPA na 3.5 o mas mataas lamang ang karapat-dapat sa programa ng scholarship.

Ex2_EN: Are you eligible to vote in the upcoming elections?
Ex2_PH: Kuwalipikado ka ba na bumoto sa paparating na halalan?

Ex3_EN: Employees who have worked for five years are eligible for retirement benefits.
Ex3_PH: Ang mga empleyado na nagtrabaho ng limang taon ay may karapatan sa mga benepisyo ng pagreretiro.

Ex4_EN: He is considered one of the most eligible bachelors in the city.
Ex4_PH: Siya ay itinuturing na isa sa mga pinaka-karapat-dapat na binata sa lungsod.

Ex5_EN: You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for this competition.
Ex5_PH: Dapat kang hindi bababa sa 18 taong gulang upang maging kuwalipikado sa kompetisyong ito.