Akta (en. Act)
ak-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A formal document or law passed by a legislative body.
Congress approved the act that promotes the environment.
Inaprubahan ng kongreso ang akta na nagtataguyod ng kalikasan.
An action performed with intention or purpose.
The act of people's actions is essential for societal change.
Ang akta ng pagkilos ng mga tao ay mahalaga sa pagbabago ng lipunan.
A part or section of a legal document.
Each act has sections that provide details about its provisions.
Bawat akta ay may mga seksyon na nagbibigay ng detalye sa mga probisyon nito.
Etymology
From the Latin word 'actus' meaning 'act' or 'action'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
act of law
A law or regulation that has been passed and formally enforced.
akta ng batas
act of action
A specific step or action taken.
akta ng pagkilos
Related Words
activity
A task or deed done for a specific purpose.
aktibidad
actual
Related to the real condition or fact.
aktwal
Slang Meanings
Right or true
True, I'm not blaming you, but he's not good at pretending.
Akta, hindi ko siya kayo sinisisi, pero hindi siya magaling magpanggap.
Serious
Seriously, I don't want jokes anymore, I want real talk.
Akta, ayoko na ng biro-biro, gusto ko ng real talk.
Just chill
Let's just chill, relax.
Akta lang tayo, relax lang.