From root: puno
Usage Note
Pamumuno describes the act or style of leading a group, organization, or country.
Examples
" Mahusay ang kaniyang pamumuno. "
Natural Translation
His leadership is excellent.
Literal Translation
Excellent the his leadership.
" Salamat sa iyong pamumuno. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your leadership.
Literal Translation
Thanks to your leadership.
" Dahil sa maaasahang pamumuno ng bagong tagapangulo, unti-unting bumalik ang tiwala ng mga miyembro sa samahan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the new chairperson's dependable leadership, the members' trust in the organization gradually returned.
Literal Translation
Because of-the dependable leadership of-the new chairperson, little-by-little returned the trust of-the members in-the organization.
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