From root: wakas
Usage Note
Pangwakás is used to describe something that serves as a finale, such as pangwakás na pananalitâ for closing remarks.
Examples
" Pangwakas na ang awit na ito. "
Natural Translation
This is the final song.
Literal Translation
Concluding already the song this.
" Ito ang pangwakás na bahagi ng programa. "
Natural Translation
This is the concluding part of the program.
Literal Translation
This the concluding part of program.
" Bilang pangwakas na pananalita, nagpasalamat ang guro sa lahat ng mag-aaral na nagsumikap sa buong taon. "
Natural Translation
As a closing remark, the teacher thanked all the students who worked hard throughout the whole year.
Literal Translation
As concluding speech, thanked the teacher to all of students who strived in whole year.
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