tulay
tuláy with stress marks
bridge
Also means
Tulay can be a mediator, or matchmaker; a person who connects two parties or helps facilitate a relationship.
Usage Note
Tulay refers to a physical bridge but is also a common term for a mediator or 'go-between' for two people. In Filipino culture, this often refers to a friend who helps facilitate communication or courtship in romantic contexts.
Examples
" May tulay sa ilog. "
Natural Translation
There is a bridge over the river.
Literal Translation
There-is bridge at river.
" May tulay sa ilog. "
Natural Translation
There is a bridge over the river.
Literal Translation
There is bridge at river.
" Sinira ng malakas na baha ang lumang tulay na nag-uugnay sa dalawang baryo sa magkabilang pampang. "
Natural Translation
The strong flood destroyed the old bridge that connected the two villages on opposite banks.
Literal Translation
Destroyed of strong flood the old bridge that connecting to two villages at both-sides bank.
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