tupad
tupád with stress marks
to comply; execute; enforce
Usage Note
Tupad means to carry out or fulfill an obligation, order, or promise. It is used in both formal and informal contexts — from following a command to keeping a promise. Tumupad sa pangako (to keep a promise) is a common phrase reflecting the Filipino cultural value placed on reliability and word of honor.
Examples
" Tumupad ka sa pangako mo. "
Natural Translation
Keep your promise.
Literal Translation
Keep you to promise your.
" Ang tupad ng batas ay trabaho ng pamahalaan. "
Natural Translation
Enforcing the law is the job of the government.
Literal Translation
The enforce of-the law is work of government.
" Kung tutuparin ng bawat tao ang kanyang tungkulin, mas magiging maayos at mapayapa ang ating lipunan. "
Natural Translation
If everyone fulfilled their duty, our society would become more orderly and peaceful.
Literal Translation
If will-fulfill of each person the his duty, more will-become orderly and peaceful the our society.
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