From root: tanda
Usage Note
Palatandaan is used to describe a clue, symptom, or physical sign that helps identify something. For example, dark clouds are a palatandaan of rain.
Examples
" May palatandaan ng ulan. "
Natural Translation
There is a sign of rain.
Literal Translation
Have sign of rain.
" Ito ang palatandaan ng ulan. "
Natural Translation
This is a sign of rain.
Literal Translation
This the sign of rain.
" Ang pagdidilim ng langit at pagtindi ng hangin ay malinaw na palatandaan na malapit nang dumating ang bagyo. "
Natural Translation
The darkening of the sky and the strengthening of the wind are clear signs that the storm is about to arrive.
Literal Translation
The darkening of sky and strengthening of wind are clear sign that near already arrive the storm.
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