talastas
talástas with stress marks
known; informed; announced
Usage Note
Talastas is a formal and somewhat archaic word meaning that something is known, understood, or has been officially announced. It appears in legal documents, official proclamations, and formal literature — 'ipinaalam at isinaantala ang lahat' in older official style. In modern Filipino, it is largely replaced by 'alam' or 'napaalam', but it survives in ceremonial and literary contexts.
Examples
" Talastas na ng lahat. "
Natural Translation
It is already known by all.
Literal Translation
Known already by all.
" Talastas na ng lahat ang bagong batas. "
Natural Translation
The new law is already known by everyone.
Literal Translation
Known already by everyone the new law.
" Talastas na ng buong bayan ang utos ng hari bago pa man dumating ang opisyal na pahayag. "
Natural Translation
The king's order was already known by the whole town even before the official announcement arrived.
Literal Translation
Known already by the whole town the order of king before even arrived the official announcement.
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