Capable in Tagalog

“Capable” in Tagalog translates to “Kayang-kaya”, “May kakayahan”, or “Makakayang”, expressing someone’s ability, competence, or capacity to accomplish a task or responsibility. This adjective is essential for describing skills and potential in Filipino.

Discover the various ways to express capability and competence in Tagalog, and learn how to use this important term in different contexts.

[Words] = Capable

[Definition]:

• Capable /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
• Adjective 1: Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something.
• Adjective 2: Competent and efficient in performing tasks.
• Adjective 3: Having the potential or capacity for something.

[Synonyms] = Kayang-kaya, May kakayahan, Makakayang, Handa, Kompetente, Karapat-dapat, Mahusay, Bihasa

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: She is capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Ex1_PH: Siya ay may kakayahang pamahalaan ang maraming proyekto nang sabay-sabay.

Ex2_EN: He proved himself capable of leading the team.
Ex2_PH: Pinatunayan niya na siya ay karapat-dapat na mamuno sa koponan.

Ex3_EN: Are you capable of finishing this work by tomorrow?
Ex3_PH: Kayang-kaya mo bang tapusin ang gawaing ito bukas?

Ex4_EN: The new software is capable of processing large amounts of data.
Ex4_PH: Ang bagong software ay makakayang magproseso ng malaking dami ng datos.

Ex5_EN: They hired only the most capable employees.
Ex5_PH: Kinuha lamang nila ang pinaka-kompetenteng mga empleyado.