Related in Tagalog

“Related” in Tagalog is “Kaugnay” – a versatile term expressing connections, associations, or family ties. This word appears frequently in Filipino conversation when discussing topics with shared connections or familial relationships.

Understanding “kaugnay” and its variations helps you express different types of relationships in Tagalog, from logical connections between ideas to family bonds. Let’s explore the complete linguistic breakdown below.

[Words] = Related

[Definition]:

• Related /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
• Adjective 1: Connected by family ties or kinship.
• Adjective 2: Having a logical, causal, or natural association with something.
• Verb (Past Participle): Connected or associated; told or narrated.

[Synonyms] = Kaugnay, May kinalaman, Nauugnay, May kaugnayan, Konektado, Magkaugnay, Kamag-anak

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The two companies are related through their shared ownership structure.
Ex1_PH: Ang dalawang kumpanya ay kaugnay sa pamamagitan ng kanilang ibinahaging istraktura ng pagmamay-ari.

Ex2_EN: She discovered that they were distantly related through a common ancestor.
Ex2_PH: Natuklasan niya na sila ay malayong kamag-anak sa pamamagitan ng isang karaniwang ninuno.

Ex3_EN: The symptoms you’re experiencing may be related to stress and anxiety.
Ex3_PH: Ang mga sintomas na iyong nararanasan ay maaaring may kaugnayan sa stress at pagkabalisa.

Ex4_EN: Climate change and deforestation are closely related environmental issues.
Ex4_PH: Ang pagbabago ng klima at deforestation ay malapit na magkaugnay na mga isyu sa kapaligiran.

Ex5_EN: He related an interesting story about his travels through Southeast Asia.
Ex5_PH: Ikinuwento niya ang isang kawili-wiling kwento tungkol sa kanyang paglalakbay sa Timog-Silangang Asya.