nararapat
appropriate or fitting
From root: dapat
Usage Note
Nararapat indicates that something is suitable or proper for a specific situation. It is often used to describe the correct course of action.
Examples
" Gawin mo ang nararapat. "
Natural Translation
Do what is right.
Literal Translation
Do you what-is-appropriate.
" Gawin natin ang nararapat. "
Natural Translation
Let us do what is appropriate.
Literal Translation
Do we what-is-appropriate.
" Bilang isang lider, nararapat lamang na pakinggan niya ang saloobin ng bawat kasapi. "
Natural Translation
As a leader, it is only fitting that he listen to the views of every member.
Literal Translation
As a leader, appropriate only that listen he the views of each member.
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