Natatalaga (en. Appointed)

/natalaga/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition or state in which a person is assigned to a specific role or task.
He is appointed as the leader of the project.
Siya ay natatalaga bilang pinuno ng proyekto.
verb
The action of assigning or focusing on a specific position.
The group members have been assigned to their roles.
Ang mga miyembro ng grupo ay natatalaga na sa kanilang mga tungkulin.

Etymology

from the word 'talaga' meaning 'really assigned' or 'set'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

assigned to duty
means that a person is assigned to a specific position or task.
natatalaga sa tungkulin

Related Words

assign
A root word referring to the assignment of a person to a particular responsibility.
tatalaga

Slang Meanings

assigned to a position
I am assigned to a new project in the office.
Natatalaga ako sa bagong proyekto sa opisina.
appointed to a role
He/She is appointed as the group leader.
Siya ay natatalaga bilang lider ng grupo.
tasks assigned to us
Many tasks are assigned to us every Friday.
Maraming gawain ang natatalaga sa amin tuwing Biyernes.