tangkilik
tangkilík with stress marks
help; support; patronize
Usage Note
Tangkilik carries a sense of deliberate, sustained support — particularly of local businesses, arts, or causes. Government campaigns and community advocates frequently use suportahan at tangkilikin (support and patronize) to encourage Filipinos to buy locally made products. It implies loyalty and active backing.
Examples
" Salamat sa tangkilik ninyo. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your patronage.
Literal Translation
Thanks for patronage your.
" Maraming salamat sa inyong tangkilik. "
Natural Translation
Thank you very much for your support.
Literal Translation
Many thanks for your support.
" Patuloy naming tinatangkilik ang mga produktong gawa ng maliliit na negosyante sa aming bayan. "
Natural Translation
We continue to support the products made by the small entrepreneurs in our town.
Literal Translation
Continuously we are-patronizing the products made by small entrepreneurs in our town.
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