Appropriate in Tagalog

Appropriate in Tagalog is translated as “Angkop” (adjective) or “Angkinin” (verb), meaning suitable or proper for a particular situation, or to take something for one’s own use. Understanding “appropriate” helps Filipino learners express correctness and suitability in various contexts.

Explore how “appropriate” functions in different situations below, from formal occasions to everyday decisions, with practical examples that demonstrate its proper usage in both languages.

[Words] = Appropriate

[Definition]:

• Appropriate /əˈproʊpriət/ (adjective), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)
• Adjective 1: Suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
• Adjective 2: Acceptable or correct according to social norms or rules.
• Verb 1: To take something for one’s own use, typically without permission.
• Verb 2: To set aside or allocate for a specific purpose.

[Synonyms] = Angkop, Nararapat, Tama, Wastong, Karapat-dapat, Bagay, Suitable, Angkinin, Kunin.

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Wearing formal attire is appropriate for a wedding ceremony and shows respect to the couple.
Ex1_PH: Ang pagsusuot ng pormal na damit ay angkop para sa seremonya ng kasal at nagpapakita ng respeto sa mag-asawa.

Ex2_EN: The teacher will determine the most appropriate teaching method based on the students’ learning styles.
Ex2_PH: Tutukuyin ng guro ang pinaka-angkop na pamamaraan ng pagtuturo batay sa mga istilo ng pag-aaral ng mga mag-aaral.

Ex3_EN: It’s not appropriate to discuss personal matters during a professional business meeting.
Ex3_PH: Hindi nararapat na pag-usapan ang mga personal na bagay sa panahon ng propesyonal na pulong sa negosyo.

Ex4_EN: The government decided to appropriate funds for the construction of new hospitals in rural areas.
Ex4_PH: Nagpasya ang pamahalaan na maglaan ng pondo para sa pagtatayo ng mga bagong ospital sa mga rural na lugar.

Ex5_EN: Please choose an appropriate time to call me, preferably during office hours when I’m available.
Ex5_PH: Mangyaring pumili ng tamang oras para tawagan ako, mas mainam sa oras ng opisina kung kailan ako available.