sangay
sángay with stress marks
branch; division; chapter
Usage Note
Sangay refers to a branch in both the literal sense (a limb of a tree) and the organizational sense — a branch office, a chapter of an organization, or a division of government. It is the standard Filipino term used in official contexts such as 'sangay ng pamahalaan' (branch of government), reflecting the wide metaphorical extension of the tree image.
Examples
" Bago ang sangay ng bangko. "
Natural Translation
The bank branch is new.
Literal Translation
New the branch of bank.
" Ito ay isang sangay ng bangko. "
Natural Translation
This is a branch of the bank.
Literal Translation
This is a branch of bank.
" Magbubukas ang kompanya ng bagong sangay sa probinsiya upang mapalapit ang serbisyo sa mga taga-roon. "
Natural Translation
The company will open a new branch in the province to bring its service closer to the people there.
Literal Translation
Will-open the company of new branch in province so-that be-brought-near the service to the from-there.
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