From root: taning
Usage Note
Nakataning indicates that a deadline or specific time has already been established for an event or obligation. For example, 'Nakataning na ang petsa ng pag-alis' means the departure date is set.
Examples
" Nakataning na ang miting. "
Natural Translation
The meeting is already scheduled.
Literal Translation
Scheduled already the meeting.
" Ang operasyon ay nakataning na para sa susunod na linggo. "
Natural Translation
The surgery is already scheduled for next week.
Literal Translation
The operation is scheduled already for next week.
" Nakataning na ang pagbabayad ng utang sa katapusan ng buwan, kaya kailangan naming maghanda nang maaga. "
Natural Translation
The payment of the debt is already scheduled for the end of the month, so we need to prepare early.
Literal Translation
Scheduled already the payment of debt at end of month, so need we prepare early.
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