taning
taníng with stress marks
deadline; fixed period; to set a limit
Usage Note
Taning refers to a specific deadline or set period allowed for something to be completed, such as a debt payment. It is most commonly used in serious contexts, particularly when a doctor gives a terminally ill patient a specific amount of time left to live.
Examples
" May taning ang proyekto. "
Natural Translation
The project has a deadline.
Literal Translation
Have deadline the project.
" May taning ang ating bakasyon. "
Natural Translation
Our vacation has a set limit/end date.
Literal Translation
Have deadline the our vacation.
" Binigyan ng doktor ng taning ang pasyente, ngunit nabuhay pa rin ito nang mas matagal kaysa inaasahan ng lahat. "
Natural Translation
The doctor gave the patient a limited time to live, but they still lived much longer than everyone expected.
Literal Translation
Gave of doctor of deadline the patient, but lived still it longer than expected of all.
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