From root: taning
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinaning
i-ti-na-NING
set something as a deadline
Present (Incomplete)
itinataning
i-ti-na-ta-NING
setting something as a deadline
Future (Contemplated)
itataning
i-ta-ta-NING
will set something as a deadline
Usage Note
Itaning is used when setting a specific deadline or fixed period for a task, payment, or agreement. It is often encountered in formal contexts, such as legal matters or business transactions, to establish a firm time limit.
Examples
" Itaning mo ang petsa. "
Natural Translation
Set the date as the deadline.
Literal Translation
Set-as-deadline you the date.
" Gusto kong itaning ang petsa ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I want to set today as the deadline.
Literal Translation
Want I set-as-deadline the date now.
" Sa kontrata, itinaning ng mga abogado ang katapusan ng buwan bilang huling araw ng pagbabayad ng utang. "
Natural Translation
In the contract, the lawyers set the end of the month as the last day for paying the debt.
Literal Translation
In contract, set-as-deadline by plural lawyer the end of month as last day of paying of debt.
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