kaparaanan
kaparaanán with stress marks
strategy, means
Usage Note
Kaparaanan is derived from paraan and refers to a method, strategy, or means of achieving something. Used in planning, problem-solving, and formal discourse, it emphasizes intentional approach rather than accidental outcome — a more deliberate word than the everyday paraan.
Examples
" Wala silang magandang kaparaanan. "
Natural Translation
They have no good strategy.
Literal Translation
None they good strategy.
" Kailangan natin ng epektibong kaparaanan para malutas ang problema. "
Natural Translation
We need an effective strategy to solve the problem.
Literal Translation
Need we of-the effective strategy to solve the problem.
" Sa halip na magreklamo, naghanap sila ng matalinong kaparaanan upang makaipon ng pera para sa pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
Instead of complaining, they looked for a clever strategy to save money for their education.
Literal Translation
In stead of complain, searched they of clever strategy in-order-to save of money for the studies.
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