From root: talaga
Usage Note
Pagkatalaga describes the state of being destined or officially assigned to a particular task or position.
Examples
" Bago ang pagkatalaga niya. "
Natural Translation
His appointment is new.
Literal Translation
New the status-of-being-appointed his.
" Alam mo ba ang pagkatalaga niya? "
Natural Translation
Do you know about his/her status of being appointed?
Literal Translation
Know you (,) the status-of-being-appointed his/her?
" Matapos ang pagkatalaga niya bilang pinuno, marami siyang pagbabagong sinimulan sa tanggapan. "
Natural Translation
After his appointment as head, he began many changes in the office.
Literal Translation
After the status-of-being-appointed his as head, many he changes started in office.
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