From root: dapat
Usage Note
Karapatan refers to a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something. For example, karapatang pantao means human rights.
Examples
" May karapatan ka rin. "
Natural Translation
You also have rights.
Literal Translation
Have right you also.
" Bawat bata ay may karapatang mag-aral. "
Natural Translation
Every child has the right to study.
Literal Translation
Every child has right to-study.
" Ipinaglalaban ng mga manggagawa ang kanilang karapatan sa makatarungang sahod at ligtas na lugar ng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
The workers are fighting for their right to a fair wage and a safe workplace.
Literal Translation
Are-fighting-for of the workers the their right to just wage and safe place of work.
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