Vocabulario – Epang

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Pagpasibo

English

adjustment; adaptation; modificationnoun

Alternative meanings: The act of adjusting, adapting, or modifying something so it fits better, works correctly, or responds to a situation. It can refer to technical, personal, economic, visual, or configuration adjustments.
Pronunciation: pag-pah-SEE-boh
Root and affixes: Related to pasibo, to adapt or accommodate. Pagpasibo expresses the act of adjusting or adapting. Han-ay relates to arranging or fixing, and regular relates to regulating or calibrating.
Variants or conjugations: adaptation; arrangement; adjust; setting; calibration; change
Related words and expressions: method; system; setting; machine; price; situation; arrangement; change
Meaning and usage notes: Pagpasibo works for adjustment as adaptation or readjustment. In technology, setting or configuration may also be used. For adjustment as ordering or arranging, paghan-ay may sound more natural.

adaptationadjustmentarrangementmodificationsetting

Example 1

Kinahanglan og gamay nga pagpasibo ang sistema.

The system needs a small adjustment.

Example 2

Human sa pagpasibo, mas maayo na ang resulta.

After the adjustment, the result is better.

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Protocol

Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

protocol; formal rule; procedurenoun

Alternative meanings: A set of rules, steps, or standards that indicate how something should be done. It can refer to social, diplomatic, medical, safety, or technical protocol for data transmission.
Pronunciation: PROH-toh-kol
Root and affixes: A loanword from English protocol. It relates to regla when it means a rule, proseso when it means a procedure, and instruksiyon when it works as instructions.
Variants or conjugations: protocol; rule; process; instruction; order; arrangement
Related words and expressions: standard; method; system; security; data; communication; etiquette; process
Meaning and usage notes: Protocol works well for technical and formal contexts. For common rules, regla may be used; for steps in a process or method, proseso or paagi may sound more natural.

procedureprotocolrulesecuritystandard

Example 1

Kinahanglan sundon ang protocol sa seguridad.

The security protocol must be followed.

Example 2

Ang HTTP usa ka protocol sa komunikasyon sa web.

HTTP is a communication protocol on the web.

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Panag-away

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships Society & Community

English

confrontation; conflict; fight; clashnoun

Alternative meanings: A situation in which two or more people, groups, or forces oppose, argue, or fight. It can refer to a verbal, social, political, sports, or physical conflict.
Pronunciation: pah-nag-AH-wai
Root and affixes: Formed with panag- and away, fight or dispute. Away can mean fight, dispute, or altercation. Panagsangka is used more for a clash, combat, or direct confrontation.
Variants or conjugations: fight; quarrel; contention; clash; contest; combat; argument
Related words and expressions: conflict; group; fight; clash; dispute; force; discussion; match
Meaning and usage notes: Panag-away works for confrontation or conflict in a general sense. For a physical clash, combat, or confrontation between sides, panagsangka may be stronger. For verbal argument, lalis or bangi may sound more natural.

clashconflictconfrontationdisputefight

Example 1

Nahitabo ang panag-away tali sa duha ka grupo.

A confrontation happened between two groups.

Example 2

Gilikayan nila ang dugang nga panag-away.

They avoided another confrontation.

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Saka

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Work & Professions

English

to ascend; to go up; to rise; to move upverb

Alternative meanings: To move upward, go to a higher place, or increase in level, value, price, or position. It can also mean improving status or advancing in a hierarchy.
Pronunciation: SAH-kah
Root and affixes: Saka means to go up, ascend, or rise. Misaka means went up or ascended. Pagsaka can mean ascent, rise, or increase. Katkat is more for climbing or scaling.
Variants or conjugations: ascended; will go up; ascent; climb; high; promotion
Related words and expressions: high; mountain; stairs; price; position; work; grade; level
Meaning and usage notes: Saka works for physically ascending and for rising in level, price, or position. For promotion at work, clarify with promosyon or pagsaka sa posisyon.

ascendgo upincreasepromotionrise

Example 1

Misaka siya sa bukid sayo sa buntag.

He or she ascended the mountain early in the morning.

Example 2

Misaka ang iyang posisyon sa trabaho.

He or she moved up in the job position.

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Koordinasyon

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community Work & Professions

English

coordination; organization; synchronizationnoun

Alternative meanings: The act of making people, teams, parts, or activities work together in an orderly way to achieve a goal. It can also refer to body or movement coordination.
Pronunciation: koh-or-dee-nah-SYON
Root and affixes: A loanword used for coordination. It relates to koordinitor, coordinator, and pagkoordinar, to coordinate. Organisasyon can express organization when the focus is arranging or structuring.
Variants or conjugations: coordinate; coordinator; organization; arrangement; agreement; synchronization
Related words and expressions: group; team; work; plan; system; movement; communication; organization
Meaning and usage notes: Koordinasyon works well in work, government, school, project, team, and motor coordination contexts. If the meaning is only arranging things, paghan-ay may sound more natural.

coordinationorganizationplansynchronizationteam

Example 1

Kinahanglan og maayong koordinasyon ang grupo.

The group needs good coordination.

Example 2

Importante ang koordinasyon sa tanang departamento.

Coordination among all departments is important.

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Gukod

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships

English

to chase; to pursue; to go afterverb

Alternative meanings: To go after a person, animal, thing, or goal with the intention of reaching, catching, or following it. It can also be used for pursuing a goal, idea, or opportunity depending on context.
Pronunciation: GOO-kod
Root and affixes: From gukod, to chase or pursue. Paggukod means pursuit. Gigukod means chased or pursued. Tiggukod or manggugukod can refer to a pursuer.
Variants or conjugations: pursuit; pursued; chasing; pursuer; chase; search; pursue
Related words and expressions: run; follow; catch; search; goal; police; thief; opportunity
Meaning and usage notes: Gukod is the main option for physically chasing or going after something. For pursuing a goal, pagpangita or pagpaningkamot may also be used depending on tone. For abusive persecution or harassment, context should be clarified.

chasefollowgo afterpursuepursuit

Example 1

Gigukod sa pulis ang kawatan.

The police chased the thief.

Example 2

Ayaw hunongi ang paggukod sa imong damgo.

Do not stop pursuing your dream.

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Kamadalian

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

urgency; haste; immediate neednoun

Alternative meanings: A state or situation that requires fast attention or immediate action. It can refer to haste, pressing need, urgent importance, or an urgent situation.
Pronunciation: kah-mah-dah-LEE-ahn
Root and affixes: Related to dali, quick or hurry. Dinalian means urgent or pressing. Pagdali expresses haste or hurrying, and emerhensiya is used when the urgency is an emergency.
Variants or conjugations: urgent; haste; emergency; quick; sudden; immediate
Related words and expressions: time; need; action; help; emergency; danger; decision
Meaning and usage notes: Kamadalian is the direct option for urgency. If there is danger or crisis, emerhensiya may be more precise. If speaking of something urgent as an adjective, use dinalian.

emergencyhasteimmediateneedurgency

Example 1

Adunay kamadalian ang ilang panginahanglan.

Their need has urgency.

Example 2

Tungod sa kamadalian, kinahanglan molihok dayon.

Because of the urgency, it is necessary to act immediately.

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Lantugi

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

to argue; to debate; to refuteverb

Alternative meanings: To present reasons or arguments in order to defend an idea, explain a position, debate a topic, or respond to another opinion. It can also imply disputing or refuting something.
Pronunciation: lahn-TOO-gee
Root and affixes: Lantugi can work as a verb and as a noun related to argument or debate. It relates to lalis, to argue or quarrel, and diskutir, to discuss or debate.
Variants or conjugations: argue; debate; argument; reason; reasoning; discussion
Related words and expressions: reason; idea; opinion; discussion; controversy; answer; evidence
Meaning and usage notes: Lantugi works for arguing with reasons or entering a debate. If the sense is an everyday verbal fight, lalis may sound more natural. For logical reasoning, rason may also appear.

argueDebatediscussionreasonrefute

Example 1

Kinahanglan nimo nga lantugion ang imong punto.

You need to argue your point.

Example 2

Naglantugi sila bahin sa desisyon.

They argued about the decision.

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Suporta

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Society & Community Technology & Information

English

support; backing; backupnoun

Alternative meanings: Support, help, or backing that sustains a person, idea, project, or decision. In technology, backup can also refer to a security copy of data or files.
Pronunciation: soo-POR-tah
Root and affixes: Related to suportar, to support or sustain, and suportado, supported or backed. For computer backup, use backup or kopya sa seguridad.
Variants or conjugations: support; supported; help; aid; assistance; backup; security copy
Related words and expressions: help; support; project; decision; data; file; security; copy
Meaning and usage notes: Suporta is best for respaldo as moral, political, financial, or practical support. For file backup, use backup or kopya sa seguridad to avoid confusion.

assistancebackingbackuphelpsupport

Example 1

Dako ang iyang suporta sa proyekto.

His or her support for the project is strong.

Example 2

Paghimo og backup sa imong mga file.

Make a backup of your files.

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Ekstensiyon

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

extension; expansion; prolongation; add-onnoun

Alternative meanings: The act or result of extending, expanding, or lengthening something. It can refer to an extension of time, space, scope, file type, building, service, or added function.
Pronunciation: eks-ten-SEE-yohn
Root and affixes: A loanword from English extension. It relates to pagdugang when it means an addition or expansion, and to ekspan or dugangan when expressing to extend or expand.
Variants or conjugations: addition; add-on; expand; extend; scope; prolongation
Related words and expressions: wide; long; additional; time; file; program; service; place
Meaning and usage notes: Ekstensiyon works for extension in technical, school, file, time, or service contexts. For a simple addition, pagdugang may be used; for physical extent, gilapdon or kadak-on may fit depending on the case.

add-onexpansionextensionprolongationscope

Example 1

Nangayo siya og ekstensiyon sa deadline.

He or she asked for an extension of the deadline.

Example 2

Ang ekstensiyon sa file mao ang .jpg.

The file extension is .jpg.

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Paagi

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

modality; mode; method; way; procedurenoun

Alternative meanings: The form, mode, or way in which something is done, works, or is organized. It can refer to a work, study, payment, service, competition, or procedural modality.
Pronunciation: pah-AH-gee
Root and affixes: Related to agi, to pass, course, or trace. Paagi can express way, method, mode, procedure, or process. Matang is used more when modality means type or kind.
Variants or conjugations: mode; method; process; way; type; kind; style
Related words and expressions: course; system; method; process; type; class; condition
Meaning and usage notes: Paagi is a broad and natural option for modality as a way of doing something. If speaking about a specific category, matang or klasi may be more precise.

methodmodalitymodeprocedureway

Example 1

Unsa nga paagi sa pagbayad ang imong gusto?

What payment method do you prefer?

Example 2

Lain-lain ang paagi sa ilang pagtuon.

They have different modes of study.

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Kantidad

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts Numbers & Quantities

English

amount; quantity; sum; totalnoun

Alternative meanings: The total amount of money, value, or measure of something. It can refer to a monetary amount, a sum, a cost, or a measurable quantity.
Pronunciation: kahn-tee-DAHD
Root and affixes: From Spanish cantidad. Nagkantidad means amounting to, costing, or adding up to a certain amount. It also relates to bili when speaking about value or price.
Variants or conjugations: amounting to; amount of money; sum; value; cost
Related words and expressions: money; cash; price; value; expense; payment; number
Meaning and usage notes: Kantidad covers amount and quantity in a general way. If the context is price or value, bili or presyo may be more precise. For cost or charge, importe may also appear.

amountcostquantitysumtotal

Example 1

Pila ang kantidad nga kinahanglan bayran?

What is the amount that must be paid?

Example 2

Ang kantidad sa gasto dako kaayo.

The amount of the expense is very high.

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