magkaltas
magkaltás with stress marks
to deduct
From root: kaltas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkaltas
nag-kal-TAS
deducted
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakaltas
nag-ka-kal-TAS
is deducting
Future (Contemplated)
magkakaltas
mag-ka-kal-TAS
will deduct
Usage Note
Magkaltas is the actor-focus form of kaltas, the standard verb for making deductions in payroll, billing, and financial contexts. It is the form to reach for when the person or entity doing the deducting is the grammatical subject.
Examples
" Magkakaltas sila ng buwis. "
Natural Translation
They will deduct taxes.
Literal Translation
Will-deduct they of tax.
" Plano ng kumpanya ang magkaltas ng buwis ngayong buwan. "
Natural Translation
The company plans to deduct taxes this month.
Literal Translation
Plan of company the to deduct of tax this month.
" Kapag nahuli ka sa pagpasok, maaaring magkaltas ang kumpanya sa iyong sahod sa katapusan ng buwan. "
Natural Translation
If you are late to work, the company may deduct from your salary at the end of the month.
Literal Translation
When late you in entering, might deduct the company from your salary at end of month.
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