From root: takda
Usage Note
Takdang-aralin refers to the assignments given to students to be completed at home. Ang mga mag-aaral ay abala sa kanilang takdang-aralin.
Examples
" Marami akong takdang-aralin ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I have a lot of homework today.
Literal Translation
Many I homework today.
" Tapos na ang aking takdang-aralin. "
Natural Translation
My homework is already finished.
Literal Translation
Finished already the my homework.
" Hindi muna ako makakalabas hangga't hindi ko natatapos ang takdang-aralin sa Matematika. "
Natural Translation
I can't go out yet until I finish my Math homework.
Literal Translation
Not first I can-go-out as-long-as not I finish the homework in Mathematics.
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