sapat-sapat
just enough; barely sufficient
From root: sapat
Usage Note
Sapat-sapat indicates that an amount is exactly sufficient with very little to no excess. It is commonly used when describing tight budgets or limited supplies.
Examples
" Sapat-sapat lang ang pera namin. "
Natural Translation
Our money is just barely enough.
Literal Translation
Just-enough only the money our.
" Sapat-sapat ang dala naming pera. "
Natural Translation
The money we brought is just enough.
Literal Translation
Just-enough the brought our money.
" Sapat-sapat lamang ang aming kinikita kaya kailangan naming mag-ingat sa bawat pisong ginagastos. "
Natural Translation
What we earn is just barely enough, so we have to be careful with every peso we spend.
Literal Translation
Just-enough only the our earning so need we be-careful in every peso that-spent.
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