From root: sapat
Usage Note
Kasapatan refers to the state of being enough or the quality of being adequate for a need. It is often used in formal contexts or discussions about resources.
Examples
" May kasapatan kami sa pagkain. "
Natural Translation
We have enough food.
Literal Translation
Have sufficiency we in food.
" Ang kasapatan ay susi sa ligaya. "
Natural Translation
Sufficiency is the key to happiness.
Literal Translation
The sufficiency is key to happiness.
" Hindi sukatan ng tagumpay ang yaman, kundi ang kasapatan ng kailangan natin sa araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
Wealth is not the measure of success, but rather having enough of what we need each day.
Literal Translation
Not measure of success the wealth, but the sufficiency of need our in day-day.
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