paggana
operation or functioning
From root: gana
Usage Note
Paggana refers to the functional state or the way a machine or system operates. Maayos ang paggana ng ating ekonomiya means the operation of our economy is doing well.
Examples
" Maayos ang paggana ng kompyuter. "
Natural Translation
The computer's operation is fine.
Literal Translation
Fine the operation of computer.
" Nasira ang paggana ng makina. "
Natural Translation
The machine's operation is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the operation of the machine.
" Dahil sa kakulangan ng tubig, naapektuhan ang paggana ng buong pabrika nitong nakaraang linggo. "
Natural Translation
Because of the water shortage, the operation of the whole factory was affected this past week.
Literal Translation
Because of shortage of water, affected the operation of whole factory this past week.
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