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How do you say related in Tagalog?

There are several ways to say "related" in Tagalog, depending on the context:

General:

* Magka-ugnay (maɡ-ka-u̇ŋ-nay) - This is the most common and general way to say "related". It means "connected" or "interconnected".

* May kaugnayan (may ka-u̇ŋ-nay-an) - This means "having a connection" or "having a relationship".

Specific relationships:

* Kamag-anak (ka-maɡ-a-nak) - This specifically means "relative" or "family member".

* Kaibigan (ka-i-bi-gan) - This means "friend". It's used when referring to a relationship built on friendship.

* Kasintahan (ka-sin-ta-han) - This means "lover" or "significant other". It's used for romantic relationships.

* Kapatid (ka-pa-tid) - This means "sibling". It's used for relationships between brothers and sisters.

Contextual:

The specific word used will depend on the context of the sentence. For example:

* "Ang dalawang paksa ay magka-ugnay." (The two topics are related.)

* "May kaugnayan ang kanyang sakit sa kanyang lifestyle." (His illness is related to his lifestyle.)

* "Siya ay aking kamag-anak." (He is my relative.)

* "Sila ay mga kaibigan mula pagkabata." (They are friends since childhood.)

It's important to choose the right word depending on the type of relationship you want to express.

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