kapos
kapós with stress marks
insufficient, lacking
Usage Note
Kapos describes a shortfall or deficiency, most often of money, resources, or time. It is a common word in everyday speech when expressing that something — typically a budget or supply — is not quite enough.
Examples
" Kapos kami sa oras. "
Natural Translation
We are short on time.
Literal Translation
Insufficient we in time.
" Kapos ang aming badyet para sa proyektong ito. "
Natural Translation
Our budget is insufficient for this project.
Literal Translation
Insufficient the our budget for this project.
" Kahit gaano siya kasipag magtrabaho, lagi pa ring kapos ang kita para sa pang-araw-araw na gastos ng pamilya. "
Natural Translation
No matter how hard he works, his income is always still short for the family's daily expenses.
Literal Translation
Even how he/she hardworking works, always still insufficient the income for the day-to-day expense of family.
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