From root: tulay
Usage Note
Pagtutulay is the process or act of serving as a mediator or intermediary between two different parties or groups.
Examples
" Kailangan ng pagtutulay dito. "
Natural Translation
Mediation is needed here.
Literal Translation
Need of mediation here.
" Kailangan natin ng pagtutulay sa usapang ito. "
Natural Translation
We need mediation in this discussion.
Literal Translation
Need we of mediation in discussion this.
" Sa pamamagitan ng maingat na pagtutulay ng pari, nagkasundo rin sa wakas ang dalawang pamilyang matagal nang nag-aaway. "
Natural Translation
Through the priest's careful mediation, the two families that had long been feuding finally came to an agreement.
Literal Translation
Through the careful mediation of priest, agreed also at end the two families that long already feuding.
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