Maytakda (en. Designated)
/maɪˈtɛkda/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that is designated for a particular purpose.
The teacher has a designated time to wake all the students up.
Ang guro ay may takdang oras upang buhayin ang lahat ng mga mag-aaral.
A reference to a specific place or position.
They gathered at the designated location for their meeting.
Sila ay nagtipon sa maytakdang lugar para sa kanilang pulong.
verb
The action of assigning a person or thing to a specific role.
The government is appointing a new leader for the project.
Ang pamahalaan ay nagtatalaga ng bagong lider sa proyekto.
Etymology
from the root word 'takda' meaning 'destined' or 'set.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
designated time
has a specified time for something.
may takdang oras
Related Words
set
Refers to a schedule or designated time.
takda
appointee
A person chosen for a particular task or position.
h appointed
Slang Meanings
has limitations or boundaries
We need to finish the project in a week, we have a deadline.
Kailangan nating tapusin ang proyekto sa isang linggo, maytakda tayo.
like a deadline
The exam has a set time, so you better study!
May takdang oras ang exam, kaya't mag-aral ka na!
this is the last chance
This is the last chance, we have a deadline tomorrow.
Last chance na ito, may takda na tayo bukas.