From root: tanong
Usage Note
Katanungan is a formal term for a question often used in official contexts or academic discussions.
Examples
" May katanungan po ako. "
Natural Translation
I have a question.
Literal Translation
Has question (polite) I.
" Marami akong katanungan tungkol sa proyekto. "
Natural Translation
I have many questions about the project.
Literal Translation
Many I question about the project.
" Kung mayroon kayong mga katanungan tungkol sa bagong patakaran, maaari ninyong itaas ang inyong kamay. "
Natural Translation
If you have any questions about the new policy, you may raise your hand.
Literal Translation
If have you the questions about the new policy, can you raise the your hand.
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