Relation in Tagalog

“Relation” in Tagalog is “Kaugnayan” – a fundamental term describing connections between people, ideas, or things. This noun captures everything from family ties to logical associations between concepts.

Mastering “kaugnayan” and its related terms allows you to discuss relationships, connections, and associations naturally in Filipino. Discover the complete breakdown and practical usage examples below.

[Words] = Relation

[Definition]:

• Relation /rɪˈleɪʃən/
• Noun 1: The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected; a connection or association.
• Noun 2: A person who is connected by blood or marriage; a relative.
• Noun 3: The act of telling or narrating something.

[Synonyms] = Kaugnayan, Relasyon, Ugnayan, Pagkakaugnay, Koneksyon, Kamag-anak, Kaanak

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: There is a direct relation between smoking and lung cancer.
Ex1_PH: May direktang kaugnayan sa pagitan ng paninigarilyo at kanser sa baga.

Ex2_EN: She maintains good relations with all her business partners.
Ex2_PH: Pinapanatili niya ang magandang relasyon sa lahat ng kanyang mga kasosyo sa negosyo.

Ex3_EN: He is a distant relation of mine from my mother’s side.
Ex3_PH: Siya ay malayong kamag-anak ko mula sa panig ng aking ina.

Ex4_EN: The teacher explained the relation between cause and effect in science.
Ex4_PH: Ipinaliwanag ng guro ang ugnayan sa pagitan ng sanhi at bunga sa agham.

Ex5_EN: International relations have become more complex in recent years.
Ex5_PH: Ang pandaigdigang relasyon ay naging mas kumplikado sa mga nakaraang taon.