Nakalaan (en. Designated)

na-ka-la-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Prepared or designated for a specific purpose.
The room is designated for guests.
Ang kuwarto ay nakalaan para sa mga bisita.
Allocated or reserved often for a person or group.
There is an allocated budget for this project.
May nakalaan na pondo para sa proyektong ito.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'kalaang' which means set aside or designated.

Common Phrases and Expressions

everything is designated
Everything is in its designated place or manner.
nakalaan ang lahat

Related Words

designation
Tendency to set or assign for a particular purpose.
kalaang

Slang Meanings

for me
All of this is really meant for me!
Sakin talaga nakalaan ang lahat ng ito!
reserved
Our spot at the concert is already reserved for later.
Nakalaan na ang pwesto natin sa concert mamaya.
fate
We met because this is meant by fate.
Nakapag-kita kami dahil ito'y nakalaan sa tadhana.
not for now
This is meant for another time.
Nakalaan pa ito sa ibang pagkakataon.