magkaugnay
interconnected
From root: ugnay
Usage Note
Magkaugnay describes two or more things that share a clear logical or physical link.
Examples
" Magkaugnay ang dalawa. "
Natural Translation
The two are connected.
Literal Translation
Interconnected the two.
" Ang dalawang isyu ay magkaugnay. "
Natural Translation
The two issues are interconnected.
Literal Translation
The two issues are interconnected.
" Napatunayan ng mga mananaliksik na magkaugnay ang kakulangan sa tulog at ang pagbaba ng konsentrasyon ng mga estudyante. "
Natural Translation
Researchers proved that lack of sleep and the decline in students' concentration are interconnected.
Literal Translation
Proved by the researchers that interconnected the lack in sleep and the decline of concentration of the students.
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