lagda
lagdâ with stress marks
signature; to sign
Usage Note
Lagda is the formal and literary Tagalog word for a signature or the act of signing. It appears in legal documents, literature, and formal correspondence. In everyday speech, pirma (from Spanish firma) is more commonly used, making lagda distinctly formal in register.
Examples
" Kailangan ang iyong lagda dito. "
Natural Translation
Your signature is needed here.
Literal Translation
Needed the your signature here.
" Kailangan ko ang lagda. "
Natural Translation
I need the signature.
Literal Translation
Need I the signature.
" Hindi magiging ganap ang kontrata hangga't wala pang lagda ang dalawang panig sa harap ng abogado. "
Natural Translation
The contract will not be complete until both parties have signed in front of the lawyer.
Literal Translation
Not will-become complete the contract until not-yet signature the two sides in front of-the lawyer.
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