From root: tulay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtulay
nag-TU-lay
bridged
Present (Incomplete)
nagtutulay
nag-tu-TU-lay
bridging
Future (Contemplated)
magtutulay
mag-tu-TU-lay
will bridge
Usage Note
Magtulay is primarily used when acting as a mediator or intermediary to connect two people or groups. It can also refer to the physical act of bridging a gap or providing a connection between two locations.
Examples
" Magtulay tayo sa ilog. "
Natural Translation
Let's build a bridge over the river.
Literal Translation
Construct-bridge we on river.
" Kailangan nilang magtulay ng kahoy sa ilog. "
Natural Translation
They need to build a wooden bridge over the river.
Literal Translation
Need they construct-bridge of wood on river.
" Sinikap ng pari na magtulay sa dalawang pamilya na matagal nang hindi nag-uusap dahil sa lumang alitan. "
Natural Translation
The priest tried to bridge the two families who hadn't been speaking for a long time because of an old quarrel.
Literal Translation
Strove of priest that bridge between two families that long already not talking because of old quarrel.
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