Quarter in Tagalog

Quarter in Tagalog translates to “Kapat” or “Ikapat” in Filipino. These terms refer to one-fourth of something, a three-month period, a district area, or a 25-cent coin, depending on the context in which it’s used.

The word “quarter” has multiple meanings in English, and understanding its various Tagalog equivalents will help you communicate more precisely in different situations. Let’s dive into the detailed analysis below.

[Words] = Quarter

[Definition]:

• Quarter /ˈkwɔːrtər/
• Noun 1: One of four equal parts of something; one-fourth.
• Noun 2: A period of three months, especially in business or academic contexts.
• Noun 3: A district or area of a town or city.
• Noun 4: A coin worth 25 cents (in US currency).
• Verb 1: To divide something into four equal parts.

[Synonyms] = Kapat, Ikapat, Sangsangkapat, Baryo, Pang-apat na bahagi

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: I need a quarter cup of sugar for this recipe.

Ex1_PH: Kailangan ko ng kapat na tasa ng asukal para sa recipe na ito.

Ex2_EN: The company’s revenue increased significantly in the last quarter of the year.

Ex2_PH: Ang kita ng kumpanya ay tumaas nang malaki sa huling sangkapat ng taon.

Ex3_EN: They live in the historic quarter of the old city.

Ex3_PH: Sila ay nakatira sa makasaysayang baryo ng lumang lungsod.

Ex4_EN: Can you give me a quarter for the parking meter?

Ex4_PH: Maaari mo bang bigyan ako ng quarter para sa parking meter?

Ex5_EN: She cut the apple into quarters and shared it with her friends.

Ex5_PH: Hinati niya ang mansanas sa apat na bahagi at ibinahagi sa kanyang mga kaibigan.