From root: ugnay
Usage Note
Pag-uugnay refers to the deliberate process of connecting disparate ideas or entities.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang pag-uugnay ng mga tao. "
Natural Translation
Connecting people is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-linking of the people.
" Mahirap ang pag-uugnay ng mga ideya. "
Natural Translation
Linking ideas is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the act of linking of the ideas.
" Sa pananaliksik, ang pag-uugnay ng mga datos at teorya ang pinakamahirap na bahagi ng buong proseso. "
Natural Translation
In research, linking data and theory is the hardest part of the entire process.
Literal Translation
In research, the act-of-linking of the data and theory the most-difficult part of whole process.
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