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    Panggapos (en. Conjunction)

    /paŋˈɡa.pos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A word used to connect two parts of a sentence.
    He used a conjunction to connect two ideas in his speech.
    Gumamit siya ng panggapos upang idugtong ang dalawang ideya sa kanyang talumpati.
    preposition
    A word used to show the relationship of one thing to another.
    The 'to' is an example of a conjunction that is a preposition.
    Ang 'sa' ay isang halimbawa ng panggapos na pang-ukol.

    Etymology

    from the word 'gapusin' meaning 'to tie' or 'to restrain'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to connect
    to link ideas or statements.
    upang magdugtong

    Related Words

    linking word
    A word that connects parts of a sentence or ideas.
    pang-ugnay

    Slang Meanings

    Separation or defiance
    That's like a bind, you can't avoid it anymore.
    Parang panggapos 'yan, di mo na maiiwasan.
    Desperation or hopelessness
    He's in a bind so he just decided to leave.
    Nasa panggapos na siya kaya't nagdesisyon na lang umalis.