karampatan
karampatán with stress marks
equitable
From root: dapat
Usage Note
Karampatan is derived from dapat (ought to, appropriate) and refers to what is fitting, due, or fair. It is used in formal and legal contexts to assert rights or appropriate treatment, and functions as both noun and adjective.
Examples
" Karampatan mong matanggap ang galang. "
Natural Translation
You deserve to receive respect.
Literal Translation
Due your-to receive the respect.
" Karampatan ng bawat mamamayan na magkaroon ng patas na pagkakataon. "
Natural Translation
Every citizen deserves to have an equal opportunity.
Literal Translation
Due every citizen to have-a fair opportunity.
" Bilang manggagawa, karampatan mong tumanggap ng makatarungang sahod at ligtas na lugar ng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
As a worker, it is your due to receive fair wages and a safe workplace.
Literal Translation
As worker, due your-to receive of just wage and safe place of work.
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