From root: talaga
Usage Note
Tagatalaga refers to the individual or authority responsible for the appointment or assignment of others.
Examples
" Siya ang tagatalaga ng grupo. "
Natural Translation
He is the one who appoints the group.
Literal Translation
He the appointer of-the group.
" Ang tagatalaga ng mga tauhan ay wala. "
Natural Translation
The person who appoints the staff is absent.
Literal Translation
The appointer of the staff is absent.
" Ang direktor ang tagatalaga ng mga pinuno sa bawat departamento, kaya siya ang dapat lapitan para sa posisyon. "
Natural Translation
The director is the one who appoints the heads of each department, so he's the one to approach for the position.
Literal Translation
The director the appointer of-the heads in each department, so he the should approach for the position.
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