From root: takda
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinakdaan
ti-nak-da-AN
set a limit for
Present (Incomplete)
tinatakdaan
ti-na-tak-da-AN
setting a limit for
Future (Contemplated)
tatakdaan
ta-tak-da-AN
will set a limit for
Usage Note
Takdaan is used when specifying a deadline, limit, or condition for a task or person, often appearing in formal or official contexts. It carries a sense of authority or discipline, emphasizing the importance of staying within established parameters.
Examples
" Takdaan natin ang badyet. "
Natural Translation
Let's set a limit for the budget.
Literal Translation
Set-limit-for we the budget.
" Kailangan nating takdaan ang oras ng laro. "
Natural Translation
We need to set a limit for the game time.
Literal Translation
Need we set-limit-for the time of game.
" Kinailangan ng guro na takdaan ang oras ng bawat presentasyon para magkasya ang lahat ng mag-aaral sa isang araw. "
Natural Translation
The teacher had to set a limit for the time of each presentation so that all the students could fit in one day.
Literal Translation
Needed of teacher that set-limit-for the time of each presentation so fit the all of students in one day.
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