From root: tao
Usage Note
Makatao refers to policies or behaviors that are pro-human and compassionate.
Examples
" Makatao siyang lider. "
Natural Translation
He is a humane leader.
Literal Translation
Humane he leader.
" Dapat tayong maging makatao. "
Natural Translation
We should be humane.
Literal Translation
Should we become humane.
" Hinahangaan ng marami ang kompanya dahil makatao ang kanilang pagtrato sa mga manggagawa. "
Natural Translation
Many admire the company because their treatment of the workers is humane.
Literal Translation
Admired of many the company because humane the their treatment to plural worker.
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