Pangangkop (en. Preposition)

/pəŋɡaŋkop/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of speech that connects words or parts of a sentence.
The word 'in' is a preposition used to indicate location.
Ang 'sa' ay isang pang-angkop na ginagamit upang ipakita ang lokasyon.
An indication of the relationship between two or more things.
Prepositions are essential in expressing the relationship between ideas.
Ang mga pang-angkop ay mahalaga sa pagpapahayag ng ugnayan ng mga ideya.
Words that connect the subject and the object in a sentence.
We need prepositions to clarify the meaning of sentences.
Kailangan natin ng mga pang-angkop upang maging malinaw ang ibig sabihin ng mga pangungusap.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'kop', which means 'to take' or 'to grasp'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Secondly
Indicates the second part of a list.
Pangalawa sa lahat
Ten percent
Refers to a portion of a whole linked to another group.
Sampung porsyento

Related Words

prepositions
Another part of speech that connects words to other words in a sentence.
mga pang-ukol

Slang Meanings

Hug or embrace
A hug is needed from friends when there's a problem.
Kailangan ng pangangkop sa mga kaibigan pag may problema.
Support
Support is important in the family.
Ang pangangkop ay mahalaga sa pamilya.
Understanding
He provided understanding to his sad sibling.
Nagbigay siya ng pangangkop sa kanyang kapatid na nalulumbay.