karugtong
karúgtong with stress marks
continuation
Usage Note
Karugtong is derived from the root rugtong (to connect, to continue) and means a continuation or extension of something. It is used for sequels, follow-up parts of a story, or the next portion of an ongoing event — learners will see it frequently in serialized TV dramas.
Examples
" Nasaan ang karugtong ng kwento? "
Natural Translation
Where is the continuation of the story?
Literal Translation
Where the continuation of-the story?
" Abangan ang karugtong ng kwentong ito sa susunod na linggo. "
Natural Translation
Watch out for the continuation of this story next week.
Literal Translation
Watch-for the continuation of-the story-this in-the next week.
" Hindi na natin maaabutan ang karugtong ng pelikula kung hindi tayo aalis ngayong minutong ito. "
Natural Translation
We won't be able to catch the rest of the movie if we don't leave this very minute.
Literal Translation
Not anymore we can-reach the continuation of-the movie if not we will-leave now minute this.
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