From root: petsa
Usage Note
Petsado is used to describe a document, check, or letter that has a specific date marked on it.
Examples
" Petsado na ang tseke. "
Natural Translation
The check is already dated.
Literal Translation
Dated already the check.
" Ang dokumento ay petsado kahapon. "
Natural Translation
The document is dated yesterday.
Literal Translation
The document is dated yesterday.
" Hindi tatanggapin ng bangko ang tseke kung hindi ito petsado nang maayos at may pirma ng may-ari. "
Natural Translation
The bank will not accept the check if it is not properly dated and signed by the owner.
Literal Translation
Not will-accept by-the bank the check if not it dated properly and has signature of-the owner.
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