sanga-sanga
interconnected or branching out
From root: sanga
Usage Note
Sanga-sanga is used to describe things that fork or split into multiple directions, like roads or narratives. It often implies complexity due to many intersections.
Examples
" Sanga-sanga ang puno. "
Natural Translation
The tree is branching out.
Literal Translation
Branching-out the tree.
" Sanga-sanga ang daan dito. "
Natural Translation
The path here is interconnected.
Literal Translation
Interconnected the path here.
" Sanga-sanga ang mga daan sa lumang bayan, kaya madaling maligaw ang sinumang hindi pamilyar sa lugar. "
Natural Translation
The roads in the old town branch out in many directions, so anyone unfamiliar with the place can easily get lost.
Literal Translation
Branching-out the roads in old town, so easily get-lost whoever not familiar in the place.
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