Should in Tagalog

Should in Tagalog primarily translates to “Dapat”, expressing obligation, advice, or expectation. This essential modal verb conveys recommendations, moral duties, and probable outcomes in Filipino conversations.

Mastering “should” in Tagalog is crucial for expressing suggestions, obligations, and expectations appropriately. Discover how to use this versatile term across different contexts with proper cultural understanding and practical examples.

[Words] = Should

[Definition]:
– Should /ʃʊd/
– Modal Verb 1: Used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness.
– Modal Verb 2: Used to express what is probable or expected.
– Modal Verb 3: Used to give advice or recommendations.
– Modal Verb 4: Used in conditional statements to express possibility.

[Synonyms] = Dapat, Dapat sana, Kinakailangan, Mas mabuti kung, Nararapat, Marapat, Bagay na

[Example]:
– Ex1_EN: You should study harder if you want to pass the exam.
– Ex1_PH: Dapat kang mag-aral nang mas mabuti kung gusto mong pumasa sa pagsusulit.

– Ex2_EN: We should arrive at the airport two hours before our flight.
– Ex2_PH: Dapat tayong dumating sa paliparan dalawang oras bago ang ating lipad.

– Ex3_EN: Children should respect their parents and elders.
– Ex3_PH: Ang mga bata ay dapat gumalang sa kanilang mga magulang at matatanda.

– Ex4_EN: He should be home by now since he left an hour ago.
– Ex4_PH: Dapat ay nasa bahay na siya ngayon dahil umalis siya isang oras na ang nakalipas.

– Ex5_EN: You should see a doctor if the symptoms persist.
– Ex5_PH: Dapat kang magpatingin sa doktor kung patuloy ang mga sintomas.