From root: tapos
Usage Note
Pagtatapos specifically refers to the formal act or ceremony of finishing one's studies or a major project.
Examples
" Kailan ang pagtatapos mo? "
Natural Translation
When is your graduation?
Literal Translation
When the graduation your?
" Handa na ako para sa aking pagtatapos. "
Natural Translation
I am ready for my graduation.
Literal Translation
Ready already I for my graduation.
" Sa araw ng pagtatapos, hindi mapigilan ng mga magulang ang pagluha dahil sa tagumpay na narating ng kanilang anak. "
Natural Translation
On graduation day, the parents couldn't hold back their tears because of the success their child had achieved.
Literal Translation
On day of graduation, not held-back by the parents the crying because of success that reached of their child.
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