From root: takda
Usage Note
Pagtatakda refers to the act of setting a limit, rule, or specific time for something. Ang pagtatakda ng mga alituntunin ay mahalaga sa kapayapaan.
Examples
" Mabilis ang pagtatakda ng oras. "
Natural Translation
Setting the time was quick.
Literal Translation
Fast the scheduling of time.
" Tapos na ang pagtatakda. "
Natural Translation
The scheduling is finished.
Literal Translation
Finished already the act-of-scheduling.
" Ang maayos na pagtatakda ng mga patakaran ay nakatutulong upang maiwasan ang gulo sa loob ng samahan. "
Natural Translation
Properly setting the rules helps to avoid trouble within the organization.
Literal Translation
The orderly setting of the rules helps so avoid the trouble inside of organization.
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