From root: tapos
Usage Note
Katapusan refers to the final part of something, such as the end of a story or the end of the month, known as katapusan ng buwan.
Examples
" Maganda ang katapusan ng kuwento. "
Natural Translation
The ending of the story is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the end of story.
" Malapit na ang katapusan ng buwan. "
Natural Translation
The end of the month is near.
Literal Translation
Near already the end of month.
" Tuwing katapusan ng buwan, nagtitipid kami dahil madalas na ubos na ang aming budget bago dumating ang sahod. "
Natural Translation
At the end of every month, we cut back because our budget is often spent before the salary arrives.
Literal Translation
Every end of month, save we because often that used-up already the our budget before arrives the salary.
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