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sangguni

sanggúni with stress marks

consultation; seeking advice

noun verb sang-GU-ni Native origin Less Common
People & Society Government

Usage Note

Sangguni denotes the act of consulting or seeking counsel from another — a respected, deliberate process in Filipino culture. It is most recognizable in Sangguniang Bayan/Panlungsod (Municipal/City Council), the deliberative bodies in Philippine local government. In everyday speech, magsangguni means to consult before making a decision.

Examples

Beginner

" Kailangan ko ng sangguni. "

Natural Translation

I need consultation.

Literal Translation

Need I of consultation.

Intermediate

" Kailangan natin ng sangguni. "

Natural Translation

We need consultation.

Literal Translation

Needed we of consultation.

Advanced

" Bago magpasya ang konseho sa mahalagang isyu, nagsasagawa muna sila ng masusing sangguni sa mga residente ng bayan. "

Natural Translation

Before the council decides on an important issue, they first conduct a thorough consultation with the residents of the town.

Literal Translation

Before to-decide the council on important issue, conduct first they of thorough consultation with the residents of town.

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Derived Words

kasangguni DERIVED

consultant; advisory board member

Actor Focus Verbs

magsangguni AF VERB

to consult

Object Focus Verbs

sanggunihin OF VERB

to consult [them]

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