Pagtakhan (en. Expedition)

/pagtakˈhan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An operation or effort carried out to achieve a purpose, often military.
Their campaign in the west of the country was successful.
Ang kanilang pagtakhan sa kanlurang bahagi ng bansa ay matagumpay.
An activity with a specific purpose, such as exploration or research.
They conducted an expedition into new territories.
Nagsagawa sila ng pagtakhan sa mga bagong teritoryo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

campaign in battle
a planned operation for warfare
pagtakhan sa laban

Related Words

journey
conducting a journey for the purpose of exploration or discovery.
paglalakbay

Slang Meanings

without hesitation
It's what they need to do to land the job.
Pagtakhan na ang kailangan nilang gawin para makakuha ng trabaho.
a quick run
Ran out quickly when there was a fire!
Pagtakhan sa labas nung may sunog!
quiet execution
The kids are just playing quietly behind the house.
Pagtakhan lang sa likod ng bahay ang mga bata habang naglalaro.