katampatan
katampátan with stress marks
appropriate, commensurate
From root: tampal
Usage Note
Katampatan describes something that is fitting, proportionate, or appropriate to the situation. It is used in formal and written contexts — legal documents, speeches, and evaluations — to express the idea that an outcome or response is commensurate with what was deserved. It is less common in everyday speech.
Examples
" Katampatan ang parusang ibinigay. "
Natural Translation
The punishment given is appropriate.
Literal Translation
Appropriate the punishment given.
" Ang sentensya ng hukom ay katampatan sa krimen. "
Natural Translation
The judge's sentence was commensurate with the crime.
Literal Translation
The sentence of-the judge was commensurate to-the crime.
" Sinikap ng komite na tiyakin na katampatan ang gantimpalang ibinigay sa bawat manggagawang nagpakita ng husay. "
Natural Translation
The committee made sure that the reward given to each worker who showed skill was commensurate.
Literal Translation
Strove by-the committee to ensure that commensurate the reward given to each worker showed of skill.
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