dikta
díkta with stress marks
dictate
Usage Note
Dikta is borrowed from Spanish dictado or dictar and refers to dictation exercises in school, where a teacher reads aloud and students write what they hear. In broader usage it can describe giving orders or directives; the variant diktado is also common specifically for the classroom exercise.
Examples
" Nagdikta ang guro sa klase. "
Natural Translation
The teacher dictated to the class.
Literal Translation
Dictated the teacher to-the class.
" Isang malinaw na dikta ito. "
Natural Translation
This is a clear dictate.
Literal Translation
One clear that dictate this.
" Hindi dapat hayaang idikta ng iba ang iyong mga pangarap, sapagkat ikaw lamang ang nakakaalam ng tunay mong nais sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
You should not let others dictate your dreams, because only you know what you truly want in life.
Literal Translation
Not should allow-to-be-dictated by others the your (plural) dream, because you only the one-who-knows of true your wish in life.
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