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itakda

to set or schedule

verb i-tak-DA OF VERB Rare
Time Time Expressions

From root: takda

Conjugations

Past (Completed)

itinakda

i-ti-nak-DA

set or scheduled

Present (Incomplete)

itinatakda

i-ti-na-tak-DA

setting or scheduling

Future (Contemplated)

itatakda

i-ta-tak-DA

will set or schedule

Usage Note

Itakda is used when formally scheduling an event, setting a deadline, or establishing specific conditions or limits. It is commonly encountered in professional, legal, or academic contexts rather than casual daily conversation.

Examples

Beginner

" Itakda natin ang petsa. "

Natural Translation

Let's set the date.

Literal Translation

Set we the date.

Intermediate

" Kailangan nating itakda ang ating badyet. "

Natural Translation

We need to set our budget.

Literal Translation

Need we set-the our budget.

Advanced

" Dapat nating itakda ang malinaw na mga patakaran bago pa natin simulan ang proyekto sa susunod na linggo. "

Natural Translation

We should set clear rules before we even start the project next week.

Literal Translation

Should we set the clear linker rules before even we start the project on next linker week.

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