From root: talaga
Usage Note
Pagtatalaga refers to the act of officially assigning a person to a role or dedicating an object for a specific sacred or formal use.
Examples
" Bukas ang pagtatalaga ng pinuno. "
Natural Translation
The appointment of the leader is tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Tomorrow the appointment of leader.
" Ang pagtatalaga sa bagong posisyon ay bukas. "
Natural Translation
The appointment to the new position is tomorrow.
Literal Translation
The appointment to new position is tomorrow.
" Dinaluhan ng buong baryo ang seremonya ng pagtatalaga sa bagong simbahan na itinayo nila sa loob ng dalawang taon. "
Natural Translation
The whole village attended the dedication ceremony of the new church they built over the course of two years.
Literal Translation
Attended by-the whole village the ceremony of dedication to-the new church that built they in inside of two years.
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