From root: tulong
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinulong
i-ti-nu-LONG
gave as help
Present (Incomplete)
itinutulong
i-ti-nu-tu-LONG
giving as help
Future (Contemplated)
itutulong
i-tu-tu-LONG
will give as help
Usage Note
Itulong is used when the focus is on the specific resource, object, or action being contributed as aid rather than the person receiving help. It is typically used in contexts involving donations or specific tasks dedicated to a cause.
Examples
" Itulong mo ang pera mo. "
Natural Translation
Give your money as help.
Literal Translation
Give-as-help you the money your.
" Gusto kong itulong ang pera ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to give my money as help.
Literal Translation
Want I give-as-help the money my.
" Wala akong maibibigay na pera, pero itutulong ko ang oras at lakas ko sa proyekto. "
Natural Translation
I have no money to give, but I will contribute my time and effort to the project.
Literal Translation
None I can-give that money, but will-give-as-help I the time and strength my to project.
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