kapayapaan
/kapajaˈpaʔan/
kapayapaan is the Tagalog word for peace.
kapayapaan refers to a state of being free from war.
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun kapayapaan is formed by adding the prefix ka- and the suffix -an to the root word payapa, which means peaceful.
How does it change in a sentence?
kapayapaan is a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kapajaˈpaʔan/
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, the concept of peace is deeply tied to pakikisama, which is the act of getting along with others to maintain social harmony. This cultural value prioritizes the collective peace over individual conflict.
- The word kapayapaan is a descendant of the Proto-Austronesian language family. This means its structural roots are shared with languages spoken across Madagascar and the Pacific Islands.
- While kapayapaan refers to the absence of war, Filipinos often use the word tahimik to describe a peaceful atmosphere. Tahimik literally means 'quiet' and is used when a place is peaceful because it is still.
Examples in context
- Ang kapayapaan ay sumainyo.Peace be with you.This sentence is useful for expressing a blessing or a wish for peace.Tatoeba #14055969 by Krashanami, translation #2306854 by MethodGT
- Nais nating lahat ang kapayapaan.We all wished for peace.This sentence is useful for expressing a collective desire for peace.Tatoeba #1659654 by nonong, translation #248513 by CK
- Ang daan sa kapayapaan ay pagdarasal.Prayer is the path to peace.This sentence is useful for describing the path toward achieving peace.Tatoeba #8748630 by fishda, translation #8748629 by fishda
- Kapayapaan ang ating layunin.Peace is our goal.
- Ang isang pandaigdigang panghimagsikan ay maaaring magdala ng kapayapaan.A global uprising can bring about peace.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A news report about a ceasefire in a conflict zone.
- JuanNagdala ng kapayapaan ang bagong kasunduan.The new agreement brought peace.
- MariaSana ay magtuloy-tuloy ang kapayapaan.I hope the peace continues.
- JuanMahalaga ang kapayapaan para sa ating lahat.Peace is important for all of us.
- MariaTama ka, Juan.You are right, Juan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations and entries kapayapaan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kapayapaan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
