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    Diktahan (en. Dictation)

    /dikˈtahan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An activity where one person reads a text and others write down those words.
    In Filipino class, there is a dictation every Friday.
    Sa klase ng Filpino, mayroong isang diktahan tuwing Biyernes.
    A form of assessment on writing and listening skills.
    Students are given dictations to measure their skills.
    Binibigyan ng diktahan ang mga estudyante upang masukat ang kanilang kasanayan.
    The process of giving instructions to a person to write.
    The teacher gave dictation of the rules for the exam.
    Nagbigay ng diktahan ang guro ng mga tuntunin sa pagsusulit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dictate
    to perform a dictation
    mag-diktahan

    Related Words

    dictator
    A leader with absolute power.
    diktador
    dictate
    The words given to be written.
    dikta

    Slang Meanings

    A person who dominates or leads a conversation.
    Juan is so attention-seeking, he always dictates in the group.
    Napaka-epal ni Juan, lagi na lang siya ang nagdiktahan sa grupo.
    Writing or instructing others about ideas or answers.
    He didn't let the dictation on the exam pass, he can handle that.
    Di niya pinalampas ang diktahan sa exam, kayang-kaya naman niya 'yun.
    To instruct or provide guidance to others.
    He started to dictate to the youth about proper behavior.
    Nagsimula siyang mag-diktahan sa mga kabataan ng tamang asal.