Pangatnig (en. Conjunction)

pa-ngat-nig

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
Conjunctions are important in forming complex sentences.
Ang mga pangatnig ay mahalaga sa pagbubuo ng masalimuot na pangungusap.
Serves as a bridge between ideas or thoughts.
In the example, 'and' is a conjunction that connects two ideas.
Sa halimbawa, ang 'at' ay isang pangatnig na nag-uugnay ng dalawang ideya.
Represented by different types, such as causal conjunctions, adversative conjunctions, etc.
The word 'because' is an example of a causal conjunction.
Ang 'dahil' ay halimbawa ng pangatnig na pananhi.

Etymology

from the root words 'call' and 'that' which shows connection between sentences

Common Phrases and Expressions

causal conjunction
a type of conjunction that connects a sentence that states a reason.
pangatnig na pananhi
adversative conjunction
a type of conjunction that connects two sentences that describe opposing ideas.
pangatnig na paninsay

Related Words

adjective
A part of speech that describes a noun.
pang-uri
verb
A part of speech that expresses an action.
pandiwa

Slang Meanings

combination of ideas or statements
The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two or more ideas.
Yung pangatnig na 'at' ay ginagamit para pagdugtungin ang dalawa o higit pang ideya.
connector in a conversation
To make the story flow well, conjunctions are really needed.
Para maging maayos ang kwento, kailangan talaga ng mga pangatnig.
words that connect
An example of a conjunction is 'or' which has different meanings in other contexts.
Halimbawa ng pangatnig ay 'o' na may ibang ibig sabihin sa ibang konteksto.