sauli
saulî with stress marks
to return; give back
Usage Note
Sauli means to return something to its owner or to restore it to its original place. It carries a sense of moral obligation — returning what was borrowed or taken. The word is commonly heard when asking someone to give back a borrowed item or when expressing the concept of restitution.
Examples
" Isauli mo ang libro. "
Natural Translation
Return the book.
Literal Translation
Return you the book.
" Ang sauli ng pera ay bukas na. "
Natural Translation
The return of the money will be tomorrow.
Literal Translation
The return of money is tomorrow now.
" Ipinangako niyang isasauli ang hiniram na pera sa susunod na buwan kapag nasahod na siya. "
Natural Translation
He promised that he would return the borrowed money next month once he gets paid.
Literal Translation
Promised he that will-return the borrowed money on next month when paid already he.
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