nulos
to continue what was started
Usage Note
Nulos describes the act of continuing or persisting with something that has been started, often despite difficulty or interruption. It carries a sense of follow-through and commitment. The word is less common in everyday speech and is more likely to be encountered in older texts or in specific regional usage.
Examples
" Nulos pa rin siya sa pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
He/She still kept on with the studies.
Literal Translation
Continued still he/she in studying.
" Sa kabila ng pagod, nulos pa rin siya sa pagtatrabaho. "
Natural Translation
Despite the fatigue, he/she continued to work.
Literal Translation
In spite-of fatigue, continued still he/she in working.
" Kahit maraming hadlang ang dumating sa kanyang landas, nulos pa rin siya sa proyekto hanggang sa ito ay matapos nang maayos. "
Natural Translation
Even though many obstacles came in his/her path, he/she persisted with the project until it was finished properly.
Literal Translation
Even-though many obstacles the came in his/her path, continued still he/she in project until it was finished properly.
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