From root: talaga
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtalaga
nag-ta-la-GA
assigned
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatalaga
nag-ta-ta-la-GA
assigning
Future (Contemplated)
magtatalaga
mag-ta-ta-la-GA
will assign
Usage Note
Magtalaga is used in formal or professional contexts to mean appointing someone to a position or dedicating resources to a specific task. It implies an official or deliberate designation, often occurring in government, organizational, or religious settings.
Examples
" Magtalaga tayo ng lider. "
Natural Translation
Let's assign a leader.
Literal Translation
Assign we of leader.
" Kailangan nating magtalaga ng pinuno. "
Natural Translation
We need to assign a leader.
Literal Translation
Need we assign of leader.
" Bago magsimula ang proyekto, kailangang magtalaga ng tao para sa bawat mahalagang gawain. "
Natural Translation
Before the project starts, we need to assign a person to each important task.
Literal Translation
Before start the project, need assign of person for each important task.
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