nulo
no value; null; betrayal; to betray
Also means
In games and scoring, nulo means zero points or a null result. In relational contexts, it can mean an act of betrayal or treachery.
Usage Note
Nulo has two distinct semantic clusters in Tagalog: a mathematical/formal meaning of zero or null value, and an older or colloquial meaning of betrayal or deceit. The betrayal sense may be encountered in older literature or regional speech. In everyday modern usage, nulo most often refers to a score of zero or a void result.
Examples
" Naging nulo ang laban. "
Natural Translation
The match ended in a nil draw.
Literal Translation
Became null the match.
" Naging nulo ang kanyang pangako dahil sa pagtataksil. "
Natural Translation
His/her promise became null because of betrayal.
Literal Translation
Became null the his/her promise because of betrayal.
" Idineklarang nulo ng korte ang kontrata dahil hindi pumirma ang isa sa mga partidong sangkot dito. "
Natural Translation
The court declared the contract null because one of the parties involved did not sign it.
Literal Translation
Declared-null by-court the contract because not signed the one of the parties involved here.
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