From root: ugnay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nakipag-ugnay
na-ki-pag-ug-NAY
coordinated
Present (Incomplete)
nakikipag-ugnay
na-ki-ki-pag-ug-NAY
coordinating
Future (Contemplated)
makikipag-ugnay
ma-ki-ki-pag-ug-NAY
will coordinate
Usage Note
Makipag-ugnay is used in formal or professional contexts when establishing communication or coordinating efforts with another party or organization. It emphasizes the act of reaching out to maintain a connection or align on specific tasks.
Examples
" Makipag-ugnay ka sa guro. "
Natural Translation
Coordinate with the teacher.
Literal Translation
Coordinate you to teacher.
" Kailangan nating makipag-ugnay sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
We need to coordinate with the office.
Literal Translation
Need we to-coordinate to office.
" Bago kami magpasya, kailangan muna naming makipag-ugnay sa mga kasapi ng komite para sa kanilang mga mungkahi. "
Natural Translation
Before we decide, we first need to coordinate with the members of the committee for their suggestions.
Literal Translation
Before we decide, need first we to-coordinate to the members of committee for their suggestions.
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