From root: talaga
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinalaga
i-ti-na-la-GA
dedicated or appointed
Present (Incomplete)
itinatalaga
i-ti-na-ta-la-GA
dedicating or appointing
Future (Contemplated)
itatalaga
i-ta-ta-la-GA
will dedicate or appoint
Usage Note
Italaga is used when formally appointing someone to a position or dedicating something, such as time or a monument, to a specific purpose or cause. It is frequently encountered in formal, religious, or administrative contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
" Italaga natin si Ana. "
Natural Translation
Let's appoint Ana.
Literal Translation
Appoint we name- Ana.
" Kailangan mong italaga si Liza. "
Natural Translation
You need to appoint Liza.
Literal Translation
Need you appoint name-, Liza.
" Napagkasunduan ng lupon na italaga ang bagong gusali para sa mga batang walang sariling tahanan. "
Natural Translation
The committee agreed to dedicate the new building to children who have no home of their own.
Literal Translation
Agreed by-committee that dedicate the new building for the children without own home.
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