laan
laán with stress marks
reserved; provisioned
Usage Note
Laan means set aside, reserved, or dedicated for a specific purpose or person. It is used in both practical contexts (a reserved seat, a budgeted amount) and spiritual contexts (a life dedicated to God). The word appears frequently in religious language and in formal planning discussions.
Examples
" Laan ito para sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
This is reserved for you.
Literal Translation
Reserved this for to you.
" Nasaan ang laan na upuan para sa guro? "
Natural Translation
Where is the reserved seat for the teacher?
Literal Translation
Where the reserved that seat for to-the teacher?
" Ang bahaging ito ng badyet ay laan para sa mga pangangailangan ng mga mag-aaral na walang kakayahang magbayad. "
Natural Translation
This portion of the budget is set aside for the needs of students who cannot afford to pay.
Literal Translation
The portion this of budget reserved for the plural need of plural student that none ability to-pay.
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