From root: buo
Usage Note
Pagkakabuo refers to the manner or structure in which something was formed or organized.
Examples
" Maganda ang pagkakabuo ng kuwento. "
Natural Translation
The composition of the story is good.
Literal Translation
Good the composition of story.
" Maganda ang pagkakabuo ng kanta. "
Natural Translation
The song's composition is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the composition of song.
" Pinuri ng guro ang pagkakabuo ng sanaysay dahil maayos ang daloy ng bawat talata mula simula hanggang wakas. "
Natural Translation
The teacher praised the composition of the essay because the flow of each paragraph was smooth from beginning to end.
Literal Translation
Praised by-the teacher the composition of essay because orderly the flow of each paragraph from start until end.
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