Itakda (en. To set)

i-tak-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating the action of setting or assigning something or a duty.
The teacher set the date for the exam for next week.
Itinakda ng guro ang petsa ng pagsusulit sa susunod na linggo.
The process of setting a limitation or a time frame.
We need to set the time for the meeting later.
Kailangan nating itakda ang oras para sa pulong mamaya.
Assignment to a specific goal or objective.
They set the targets they wanted to achieve this year.
Itinakda nila ang mga target na nais nilang makamit ngayong taon.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'takda' meaning 'to set' or 'to assign'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

set the date
to set a specific day for an event
itakda ang petsa
set the goals
to establish goals or targets
itakda ang mga hangarin

Related Words

set
A condition or limitation of something that is set.
takda
to assign
The action of setting or assigning.
pag-itakda

Slang Meanings

Carved in stone
You better carve it in stone that we're going on a date this Saturday!
Itaga mo na sa bato na magka-date tayo sa Sabado!
Make an effort
Make an effort to get that job.
Sikapin mong makuha 'yang trabaho na 'yan.
Make sure
Make sure you meet the deadline!
Tiyakin mong umabot ka sa deadline!