sumulong
sumúlong with stress marks
to advance
From root: sulong
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumulong
su-MU-long
advanced
Present (Incomplete)
sumusulong
su-mu-SU-long
is advancing
Future (Contemplated)
susulong
su-SU-long
will advance
Usage Note
Sumulong is the -um- actor-focus form of sulong, used both literally for advancing physically and figuratively for making progress in life or a cause. The root sulong also appears in the rallying cry of national heroes, giving the word a patriotic resonance beyond its everyday sense of forward movement.
Examples
" Sumulong ang mga sundalo. "
Natural Translation
The soldiers advanced.
Literal Translation
Advanced the soldiers.
" Handa nang sumulong ang mga manlalaro patungo sa dulo. "
Natural Translation
The players are now ready to advance toward the finish line.
Literal Translation
Ready now to-advance the players heading to end.
" Kahit maraming pagsubok ang dumating, patuloy pa ring sumulong ang bayan tungo sa tunay na kalayaan. "
Natural Translation
Even though many trials came, the nation still kept advancing toward true freedom.
Literal Translation
Even-though many trials that-came, continued still advanced the nation toward true freedom.
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