From root: ugnay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iniugnay
i-ni-ug-NAY
linked
Present (Incomplete)
iniuugnay
i-ni-u-ug-NAY
linking
Future (Contemplated)
iuugnay
i-u-ug-NAY
will link
Usage Note
Iugnay is used to express the act of connecting or relating abstract concepts, ideas, or pieces of information. It is often found in formal contexts, such as academic writing or news reports, rather than casual daily conversation.
Examples
" Iugnay mo ang dalawang kable. "
Natural Translation
Connect the two cables.
Literal Translation
Link you the two cables.
" Kailangan mong iugnay ang mga ideya. "
Natural Translation
You need to link the ideas.
Literal Translation
Need you link the plural ideas.
" Sa kaniyang sanaysay, mahusay niyang iniugnay ang kasalukuyang krisis sa mga pangyayari noong nakaraang siglo. "
Natural Translation
In her essay, she skillfully linked the current crisis to events from the past century.
Literal Translation
In her essay, skillful she linked the current crisis to the events during past century.
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