From root: pantay
Usage Note
Kapantay identifies someone who has the same status or level as another person.
Examples
" Kapantay ko siya sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
She is my equal at work.
Literal Translation
Peer my she at work.
" Ituring mo siyang kapantay mo. "
Natural Translation
Treat him/her as your peer.
Literal Translation
Treat you him/her peer your.
" Bagaman mas bata siya, itinuturing ko siyang kapantay ko dahil sa kanyang talino at karanasan. "
Natural Translation
Even though she is younger, I consider her my equal because of her intelligence and experience.
Literal Translation
Although more young she, consider I her peer my because of her intelligence and experience.
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