latag
latág with stress marks
something spread on surface; to lay
Usage Note
Latag refers to something spread out flat on a surface — a mat, cloth, or layer of material — and the act of laying it out. The phrase ilatag ang plano (lay out the plan) extends the word metaphorically to mean presenting or explaining something systematically.
Examples
" Maganda ang latag ng banig. "
Natural Translation
The mat's spread is nice.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the spread of mat.
" Maganda ang latag ng banig. "
Natural Translation
The laying of the mat is nice.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the laying of mat.
" Bago magsimula ang pulong, maayos na inilatag ng tagapangulo ang buong plano para sa susunod na taon. "
Natural Translation
Before the meeting began, the chairperson neatly laid out the whole plan for the coming year.
Literal Translation
Before begin the meeting, neatly link laid-out of-the chairperson the whole plan for the next link year.
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