sulong
to advance, develop, or progress, forward
Usage Note
Sulong is used as both a command meaning 'Forward! Advance!' and a descriptive term for progress or development. It is a battle cry and motivational shout in Filipino culture, appearing in national slogans and sports cheers, while in formal contexts it describes social or economic advancement.
Examples
" Sulong, mga kawal! "
Natural Translation
Forward, soldiers!
Literal Translation
Forward, plural soldier!
" Patuloy ang ating sulong. "
Natural Translation
Our progress is continuous.
Literal Translation
Continuous the our progress.
" Para sa patuloy na sulong ng bansa, kailangan nating mag-aral nang mabuti at magtulungan. "
Natural Translation
For the continued progress of the nation, we need to study well and help one another.
Literal Translation
For the continuous progress of-the nation, need we study well and help-each-other.
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