EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to pass...
to cause trouble, to stir up conflict...
to cook sinigang...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ma-ka-pa-SA/
FIL: Magtagumpay sa isang pagsusulit o pagsubok; o kaya ay maibigay o maiabot ang isang bagay sa iba.
EN: to be able to pass
The word that gives every Filipino student anxiety and relief. Before exams: 'Sana makapasa ako!' After results are out: 'Nakapasa ako!' It's the difference between a celebration and a long explanation to your parents. It can also mean 'to be able to hand something over,' like passing the salt ('pakipasa ng asin') or a document.
From "maka-" (ability prefix) + "pasa" (pass, from Spanish *pasar*).
Has two common meanings: 1) to pass a test/standard, and 2) to hand over an object. The context usually makes it clear.
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🇵🇭 Nawa'y makapasa ka sa board exam.
🇺🇸 I hope you'll be able to pass the board exam.
🇵🇭 Puwede bang makapasa ng bayad ko sa driver?
🇺🇸 Can you pass my fare to the driver?
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.