From root: unlad
Usage Note
Pag-unlad describes the process of growth or improvement. It is a common term for development in both personal and societal contexts.
Examples
" Maganda ang pag-unlad mo. "
Natural Translation
Your progress is good.
Literal Translation
Good the progress your.
" Mabilis ang pag-unlad ng bayan. "
Natural Translation
The town's progress is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the progress of the town.
" Kung hindi tayo magkakaisa, magiging mabagal ang pag-unlad ng ating komunidad sa mga darating na taon. "
Natural Translation
If we don't unite, the progress of our community will be slow in the coming years.
Literal Translation
If not we unite, will-become slow the progress of our community in the coming that years.
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