sangkapat
sangkapát with stress marks
one fourth; quarter
Usage Note
Sangkapat is the native Tagalog expression for one quarter (1/4), composed of sang- (one) and apat (four). It is used in everyday measurements, fractions in school, and recipes. Like other native fraction words, it reflects the traditional Filipino counting system and is preferred in informal and educational contexts over the borrowed kuarto.
Examples
" Sangkapat lang ang natira. "
Natural Translation
Only one fourth is left.
Literal Translation
One-fourth only the left.
" Kumuha siya ng sangkapat na bahagi. "
Natural Translation
He/She took one fourth part.
Literal Translation
Took he/she of one-fourth that part.
" Hatiin mo ang keyk sa apat na pantay na bahagi para makakuha ng tig-sangkapat ang bawat isa sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Divide the cake into four equal parts so that each one of us gets a fourth.
Literal Translation
Divide you the cake in four that equal that parts so-that get of one-fourth-each the each one in us.
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