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    Sugnay (en. Clause)

    /suɡ.naj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A part of a sentence that has its own meaning and may contain a subject and verb.
    The phrase 'if it rains' is a clause included in the sentence.
    Ang 'kung umuulan' ay isang sugnay na nakapaloob sa pangungusap.
    A group of words that forms an idea within a larger sentence.
    In the sentence 'He is happy because he passed,', 'because he passed' is a clause.
    Sa pangungusap na 'Siya ay masaya dahil siya ay nakapasa,', ang 'dahil siya ay nakapasa' ay isang sugnay.
    Can be independent or dependent clauses that express a complete thought or just a part.
    The phrase 'She is sleeping' is an independent clause.
    Ang 'Natutulog siya' ay isang malayang sugnay.

    Etymology

    From the word 'sugnay' which means a part of a sentence that emphasizes or connects other parts.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    independent clause
    a clause that has its own meaning and can stand alone
    malayang sugnay
    dependent clause
    a clause that depends on another clause for its full meaning
    di-malayang sugnay

    Related Words

    sentence
    A group of words that forms a complete thought.
    pangungusap
    word
    The smallest unit of language that has meaning.
    salita

    Slang Meanings

    a slang for 'you'
    Sugnay, don't you understand me yet?
    Sugnay na, hindi mo pa ba ako naiintindihan?
    to connect or hang out
    Let's hook up in the K-pop fandom!
    Sugnay tayo sa K-pop fandom!
    come on or okay
    Come on, I'm about to leave!
    Sugnay na, malapit na akong umalis!