Takdaan (en. To set)

/takˈda.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A specific time or date when something will occur.
The deadline for the exam is next week.
Ang takdaan ng pagsusulit ay sa susunod na linggo.
Having boundaries or limitations.
The rules of the game have limitations.
May takdaan ang mga tuntunin ng laro.
verb
The act of setting or determining something.
We should set our goals for the year.
Dapat natin takdaan ang ating mga layunin para sa taon.
The process of assigning specific rules or regulations.
They set laws to maintain order.
Nagtakdaan sila ng mga batas upang mapanatili ang kaayusan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'takda' meaning to set or determine.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Deadline
A specific time when something should happen.
Takdaan ng oras
Due date
A specific day scheduled for an event.
Takdaan ng petsa

Related Words

set
A general term referring to any designated thing or condition.
takda
date
A specific day used to indicate a deadline.
petsa

Slang Meanings

Deadline or set time for a task
I must finish this before the deadline later.
Dapat matapos ko 'to bago ang takdaan mamaya.
Limitation or boundary in a situation
Our budget has limits here, so we need to be careful.
May takdaan ang budget natin dito, kaya kailangan maging maingat.