idikta
idíkta with stress marks
to dictate [it]
From root: dikta
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
idinikta
i-di-NIK-ta
dictated
Present (Incomplete)
idinidikta
i-di-ni-DIK-ta
is being dictated
Future (Contemplated)
ididikta
i-di-DIK-ta
will be dictated
Usage Note
Idikta is the instrumental object-focus form of dikta, a Spanish loanword via dictar, used when the words, message, or text being spoken aloud for transcription are the grammatical focus. It appears in office, educational, and legal settings where one party speaks and another records.
Examples
" Idikta mo ang numero. "
Natural Translation
Dictate the number.
Literal Translation
Dictate you the number.
" Handa na ako na idikta ang aking kuwento. "
Natural Translation
I am ready to dictate my story.
Literal Translation
Ready now I to dictate the my story.
" Habang nagmamaneho ang amo ay inutusan niya akong idikta ang buong listahan ng kailangan niyang bilhin. "
Natural Translation
While the boss was driving, he asked me to dictate the whole list of things he needed to buy.
Literal Translation
While driving the boss ordered he me to-dictate the whole list of needed he to-buy.
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