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tulong

túlong with stress marks

help; assistance

noun verb TU-long Native origin Common
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Usage Note

Tulong is the standard and most neutral term for help or assistance across all registers. It is also the word shouted in emergencies. The verb forms tumulong and tulungan are its most common derivatives, and the concept of communal mutual aid — bayanihan — is culturally inseparable from this root.

Examples

Beginner

" Salamat sa tulong mo. "

Natural Translation

Thank you for your help.

Literal Translation

Thanks for help your.

Intermediate

" Kailangan ko ng tulong mo. "

Natural Translation

I need your help.

Literal Translation

Need of your help.

Advanced

" Kapag nahihirapan ka, huwag kang mahihiyang humingi ng tulong sa mga taong nagmamahal sa iyo. "

Natural Translation

When you are struggling, don't be ashamed to ask for help from the people who love you.

Literal Translation

When struggling you, don't you be-ashamed ask of help from the people loving to you.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

tumulong AF VERB

to help

magtulong AF VERB

to help together

Object Focus Verbs

tulungan OF VERB

to help someone

itulong OF VERB

to give as help

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