paggitna
act of centering
From root: gitna
Usage Note
Paggitna describes the process or manner of placing something in the middle or positioning oneself in the center.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang paggitna ng larawan. "
Natural Translation
Centering the picture is important.
Literal Translation
Important the centering of-the picture.
" Kailangan ang paggitna sa larawan. "
Natural Translation
Centering is needed in the picture.
Literal Translation
Need the act-of-centering in picture.
" Itinuro ng guro na ang tamang paggitna ng teksto sa pahina ay nagpapaganda ng kabuuang anyo ng disenyo. "
Natural Translation
The teacher taught that properly centering the text on the page improves the overall look of the design.
Literal Translation
Taught by-the teacher that the correct centering of-the text on-the page beautifies the overall form of-the design.
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