pangkaunlaran
developmental
From root: unlad
Usage Note
Pangkaunlaran is an adjective used to describe programs, projects, or efforts intended to bring about progress.
Examples
" Bago ang proyektong pangkaunlaran. "
Natural Translation
The developmental project is new.
Literal Translation
New the project developmental.
" Mayroon silang programang pangkaunlaran. "
Natural Translation
They have a developmental program.
Literal Translation
They have a program developmental.
" Inilunsad ng pamahalaan ang ilang programang pangkaunlaran upang matulungan ang mga pamilyang naninirahan sa malalayong lalawigan. "
Natural Translation
The government launched several developmental programs to help the families living in faraway provinces.
Literal Translation
Launched by-the government the several program developmental in-order-to help the families living in far provinces.
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