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    Dikta (en. Dictation)

    /dɪkˈta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process of giving orders or stating words to be written down by another.
    Mr. Santos conducted the dictation in his class.
    Ginawa ni Ginoo Santos ang dikta sa kanyang klase.
    A type of writing exercise where students listen to words and write them down.
    Dictation is an important way to improve students' writing.
    Ang dikta ay mahalagang paraan upang mapabuti ang pagsulat ng mga estudyante.
    The record or content involving spoken words or commands.
    The dictation of instructions from the high official was released.
    Inilabas ang dikta ng mga tagubilin mula sa mataas na opisyal.

    Etymology

    from the Spanish word 'dictar'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at the dictation of the heart
    According to a person's desire or feelings.
    sa dikta ng puso
    gave a dictation
    Ordered or set forth words or steps.
    nagbigay ng dikta

    Related Words

    messenger
    A person who receives orders or dictation from another person.
    utusan
    transcription
    The process of recording or translating words from one person to another.
    salin

    Slang Meanings

    Yuck! or So unpleasant!
    It's so stinky, like they didn't bathe!
    Dikta ang amoy niya, parang hindi naligo!
    Rude or inappropriate behavior
    They might be rude at the party, so let's not go.
    Baka magdikta siya sa party, kaya huwag tayong pumunta.
    Toxic or destructive
    Don't hang out with them, they're toxic!
    Huwag ka nang makipag-bonding sa kanya, dikta siya!