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ugnay

ugnáy with stress marks

connection; relation

noun verb ug-NAY Native origin Less Common
People & Society Relationships

Usage Note

Ugnay is used to describe connections or logical links, often appearing in formal contexts as 'kaugnayan' (relation) or 'pakikipag-ugnayan' (coordination). It is more formal than the loanword 'koneksyon' and is commonly used to discuss professional cooperation or the relationship between ideas.

Examples

Beginner

" Walang ugnay ang dalawa. "

Natural Translation

The two have no connection.

Literal Translation

None connection the two.

Intermediate

" May ugnay ang dalawang pangyayari. "

Natural Translation

The two events have a connection.

Literal Translation

Has connection the two events.

Advanced

" Sinikap ng mananaliksik na ipaliwanag ang ugnay ng kakulangan sa tulog at ng mababang grado ng mga estudyante. "

Natural Translation

The researcher tried to explain the connection between lack of sleep and the low grades of the students.

Literal Translation

Strove the researcher to explain the connection of lack in sleep and of low grade of the students.

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Actor Focus Verbs

mag-ugnay AF VERB

to connect

makipag-ugnay AF VERB

to coordinate

Object Focus Verbs

iugnay OF VERB

to link

pag-ugnayin OF VERB

to link together

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