From root: tanggap
Usage Note
Tagatanggap is the person designated to receive a package, letter, or award.
Examples
" Sino ang tagatanggap ng padala? "
Natural Translation
Who is the recipient of the package?
Literal Translation
Who the recipient of package?
" Sulat para sa tagatanggap. "
Natural Translation
A letter for the recipient.
Literal Translation
Letter for the recipient.
" Kailangang naroon mismo ang tagatanggap upang lagdaan ang resibo bago ibigay ng tindera ang parsela. "
Natural Translation
The recipient must be present in person to sign the receipt before the seller hands over the parcel.
Literal Translation
Must there himself the recipient in-order-to sign the receipt before give of seller the parcel.
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