direktiba
direktíba with stress marks
directive
Usage Note
Direktiba is borrowed from Spanish directiva and refers to an official instruction or policy issued by an authority such as a government agency, school administration, or company management. It carries a formal, bureaucratic register and is frequently seen in memoranda and government notices.
Examples
" May bagong direktiba kami. "
Natural Translation
We have a new directive.
Literal Translation
Have new directive we.
" Sinunod nila ang direktiba ng opisina. "
Natural Translation
They followed the office directive.
Literal Translation
Followed they the directive of-the office.
" Ayon sa direktiba ng kalihim, kailangang isumite ng bawat sangay ang ulat bago matapos ang buwan. "
Natural Translation
According to the secretary's directive, each branch must submit its report before the end of the month.
Literal Translation
According to-the directive of-the secretary, needed-to-be-submitted by-the each branch the report before ends the month.
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