From root: ugnay
Usage Note
Pang-ugnay is a term often used in Filipino grammar to describe words that link phrases together.
Examples
" Ano ang pang-ugnay dito? "
Natural Translation
What is the connector here?
Literal Translation
What the connector here?
" Gumamit ka ng angkop na pang-ugnay. "
Natural Translation
Use an appropriate conjunction.
Literal Translation
Use you of appropriate connector.
" Mahalaga ang tamang pang-ugnay upang maging malinaw at magkakaugnay ang mga kaisipan sa isang sanaysay. "
Natural Translation
The right conjunction is important so that the ideas in an essay become clear and connected.
Literal Translation
Important the correct connector so-that become clear and connected the ideas in an essay.
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