pantay
pantáy with stress marks
equal
Also means
Pantay can also mean level or flat.
Usage Note
Pantay is used to describe things of the same height or level, but it is also the common term for social equality and fairness. In everyday conversation, it emphasizes that everyone should receive the same treatment or opportunities.
Examples
" Pantay ang lahat sa batas. "
Natural Translation
Everyone is equal under the law.
Literal Translation
Equal the all in law.
" Dapat pantay ang pagtrato sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
Everyone should be treated equally.
Literal Translation
Should equal the treatment to all.
" Naniniwala kami na dapat pantay ang oportunidad na ibinibigay sa bawat bata anuman ang kaniyang pinagmulan. "
Natural Translation
We believe that the opportunities given to every child should be equal, whatever their background.
Literal Translation
Believe we that should equal the opportunity that given to each child whatever the his/her origin.
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