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    Padiktan (en. Dictate)

    /pa-dik-tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process of giving orders or instructions followed by others.
    The teacher's dictate helps students understand the lesson.
    Ang padiktan ng guro ay tumutulong sa mga mag-aaral na maintindihan ang aralin.
    The result of an order given.
    That dictate provided clear direction for this project.
    Ang padiktan na iyon ay nagbigay ng malinaw na direksyon sa proyektong ito.
    verb
    The action of giving orders or instructions.
    He often dictates to his employees to ensure the correct process.
    Madalas siyang nagpapadiktan sa kanyang mga empleyado upang masiguro ang tamang proseso.

    Etymology

    From the word 'dictate' meaning order or instruction.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    follow the dictate
    To comply with the given instructions or orders.
    sundin ang padiktan

    Related Words

    dictate
    The act of giving orders or instructions.
    dikta
    brain
    The main part of thinking in the process of dictation.
    utak

    Slang Meanings

    to bother or annoy
    Why do you seem so annoying with your new gimmick?
    Bakit parang padiktan ka na sa bagong gimik mo?
    to be persistent or nagging
    It's hard to be nagging sometimes with a close friend.
    Ang hirap ng padiktan ng matalik na kaibigan minsan.
    to be overly flattering or ingratiating
    Wow, he's really being overly flattering just for good grades!
    Grabe, padiktan na talaga siya para sa magandang grades!