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saklolo

saklólo with stress marks

help; assistance; succor

noun verb sak-LO-lo Native origin Less Common
Communication Interjections

Usage Note

Saklolo is the urgent cry for help or the assistance rendered in an emergency. Shouting 'Saklolo!' is the Filipino equivalent of calling 'Help!' in a desperate situation. It is more dramatic and urgent in register than the everyday 'tulong' (help).

Examples

Beginner

" Sumigaw siya ng saklolo. "

Natural Translation

He shouted for help.

Literal Translation

Shouted he of help.

Intermediate

" Humingi sila ng saklolo. "

Natural Translation

They asked for help.

Literal Translation

Asked they of help.

Advanced

" Nang nalulunod ang bata sa ilog, agad na dumating ang saklolo mula sa mga taong nakapaligid doon. "

Natural Translation

When the child was drowning in the river, help quickly arrived from the people gathered around there.

Literal Translation

When was-drowning the child in river, immediately arrived the help from the people gathered there.

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Actor Focus Verbs

sumaklolo AF VERB

to come to (someone's) aid

Object Focus Verbs

saklolohan OF VERB

to come to (their) aid

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