From root: tulay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinulay
i-ti-nu-LAY
used as a bridge
Present (Incomplete)
itinutulay
i-ti-nu-tu-LAY
using as a bridge
Future (Contemplated)
itutulay
i-tu-tu-LAY
will use as a bridge
Usage Note
Itulay is used when designating a specific object to serve as a bridge or metaphorically when acting as a mediator to connect two separate parties. It is typically used in construction contexts or when facilitating communication between people who cannot interact directly.
Examples
" Itulay mo ang tabla. "
Natural Translation
Use the plank as a bridge.
Literal Translation
Use-as-bridge you the plank.
" Nais niyang itulay ang lubid. "
Natural Translation
He wants to use the rope as a bridge.
Literal Translation
Want he use-as-bridge the rope.
" Itinulay ng mga magsasaka ang isang malaking punong nabuwal para makatawid sila sa umapaw na ilog. "
Natural Translation
The farmers used a large fallen tree as a bridge so they could cross the overflowing river.
Literal Translation
Used-as-bridge of plural farmer the one large tree that fell so can-cross they on overflowed river.
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