Usage Note
Dulog refers to the act of approaching someone with a request or appeal, often in a formal or supplicatory manner. It is used in legal, administrative, and interpersonal contexts, and the construction dumalog sa awtoridad is a common phrase for seeking official assistance.
Examples
" Dumulog siya sa pinuno. "
Natural Translation
He appealed to the leader.
Literal Translation
Appealed he to-the leader.
" May dulog siya sa korte. "
Natural Translation
He/She has an appeal in court.
Literal Translation
There-is appeal he/she in court.
" Nang mawalan ng pag-asa, dumulog ang mag-anak sa simbahan upang humingi ng tulong at gabay. "
Natural Translation
When they lost hope, the family appealed to the church to ask for help and guidance.
Literal Translation
When lost of hope, appealed the family to-the church in-order-to ask of help and guidance.
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