hugpong
hugpóng with stress marks
joining place/thing
Usage Note
Hugpong refers to a joint, connection, or junction — the point or thing that links two parts together. It is used in both physical and organizational contexts, such as a joint in carpentry or a connecting body in governance. The word appears in formal and technical language more than in everyday casual speech.
Examples
" Sira ang hugpong ng tubo. "
Natural Translation
The joint of the pipe is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the joint of-the pipe.
" Masigla ang hugpong ng dalawang ilog dito. "
Natural Translation
The confluence of the two rivers here is lively.
Literal Translation
Lively the joining-place of-the two rivers here.
" Tumagas ang tubig dahil maluwag ang hugpong ng dalawang tubong dinikit ng manggagawa. "
Natural Translation
The water leaked because the joint of the two pipes that the worker attached was loose.
Literal Translation
Leaked the water because loose the joint of-the two pipe attached by-the worker.
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