kapakanan
kapakánan with stress marks
welfare, good, interest
Usage Note
Kapakanan is derived from pakinabang and refers to the well-being or best interests of a person or group. It is widely used in civic, political, and moral discourse, and the phrase para sa kapakanan ng lahat is a staple of public service rhetoric and political speeches.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang kapakanan ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's welfare is important.
Literal Translation
Important the welfare of-the child.
" Ang batas na ito ay para sa kapakanan ng mga manggagawa. "
Natural Translation
This law is for the welfare of the workers.
Literal Translation
The law this is for the welfare of-the workers.
" Sinabi ng pangulo na bawat batas na ipapasa ay dapat nakatuon sa kapakanan ng mga ordinaryong mamamayan. "
Natural Translation
The president said that every law to be passed must focus on the welfare of ordinary citizens.
Literal Translation
Said by-the president that every law that will-be-passed must focused on the welfare of the ordinary citizens.
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