From root: petsa
Usage Note
Petsahan refers to the specific space or line on a form or document where a date is supposed to be written.
Examples
" Wala pang laman ang petsahan. "
Natural Translation
The date field is still empty.
Literal Translation
None yet-link content the date-field.
" Pakisulat ang petsahan sa ulat. "
Natural Translation
Please write the date in the report.
Literal Translation
Please-write the date-field in the report.
" Bago mo isumite ang papeles, siguraduhin mong tama at kumpleto ang nakasulat sa petsahan at lagdaan. "
Natural Translation
Before you submit the document, make sure that what's written in the date field and signature line is correct and complete.
Literal Translation
Before you submit the document, make-sure you-link correct and complete the written in date-field and signature-line.
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