Pagtakdaan (en. Deadline)

/paɡtakˈda.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A specific time or limit by which a task must be completed.
His deadline for the project is next week.
Ang kanyang pagtakdaan para sa proyekto ay sa susunod na linggo.
The given time for an activity or event.
The deadline for submitting documents is set for Friday.
Ang pagtakdaan ng pagpapasa ng mga dokumento ay naset sa Biyernes.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'takda' meaning deadline or limit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to adhere to a deadline
to be punctual in submitting a task
sumunod sa pagtakdaan
to miss a deadline
not adhering to the given timeframe
lumampas sa pagtakdaan

Related Words

limit
Due to the context of time or period set for something.
takda
arrangement
The process of organizing or arranging tasks before the deadline.
pagsasaayos

Slang Meanings

lying
Don't lie to your parents.
Huwag kang magpagtakdaan sa mga magulang mo.
deception
Your deception towards him won't do any good.
Ang pagtakdaan mo sa kanya ay hindi makakabuti.
covering up
He covered up the truth from his friends.
Nagpagtakdaan siya ng mga totoo sa mga kaibigan.