dulo
dúlo with stress marks
end; result; conclusion
Usage Note
Dulo is a highly versatile word meaning both the physical end of something — the tip of a stick, the end of a road — and the conclusion or outcome of a process. The phrase sa dulo is a natural discourse marker in storytelling, equivalent to 'in the end' or 'finally.'
Examples
" Nasa dulo ng kalye ang bahay. "
Natural Translation
The house is at the end of the street.
Literal Translation
At-the end of street the house.
" Sa dulo ng kuwento, nagtagumpay ang bida. "
Natural Translation
At the end of the story, the hero succeeded.
Literal Translation
At-the end of-the story, succeeded the hero.
" Sa dulo ng mahabang pagsubok, natanto niyang ang tunay na tagumpay ay ang hindi pagsuko sa gitna ng hirap. "
Natural Translation
In the end of the long ordeal, he realized that true success is not giving up in the midst of hardship.
Literal Translation
At-the end of long trial, realized he the true success is the not giving-up in middle of hardship.
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