From root: direksyon
Usage Note
Pandireksyon indicates that an object or sign is intended for the purpose of showing or following a specific path.
Examples
" Pandireksyon ang senyales na iyon. "
Natural Translation
That sign is directional.
Literal Translation
Directional the signal that.
" Ang senyales ay pandireksyon sa daan. "
Natural Translation
The sign is for road direction.
Literal Translation
The signal is directional for the road.
" Naligaw kami dahil sira ang pandireksyon na karatula na dapat sana ay nagturo sa tamang daan. "
Natural Translation
We got lost because the directional sign that should have pointed to the right road was broken.
Literal Translation
Got-lost we because broken the directional signboard that should hopefully pointed to-the right road.
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