kapus-palad
destitute or underprivileged
From root: palad
Usage Note
Kapus-palad refers to the poor or needy members of society. This word is frequently used in charity drives and news reports.
Examples
" Maraming kapus-palad sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
There are many destitute people in the city.
Literal Translation
Many destitute in-the city.
" Dapat nating tulungan ang mga kapus-palad. "
Natural Translation
We should help the destitute.
Literal Translation
Should we help the destitute.
" Nagtipon ang simbahan ng pagkain at damit para sa mga kapus-palad na nawalan ng tahanan. "
Natural Translation
The church gathered food and clothes for the destitute who had lost their homes.
Literal Translation
Gathered the church of food and clothes for the destitute that lost of home.
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