From root: tulong
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtulong
nag-TU-long
helped together
Present (Incomplete)
nagtutulong
nag-tu-TU-long
helping together
Future (Contemplated)
magtutulong
mag-tu-TU-long
will help together
Usage Note
Magtulong is used to describe two or more people cooperating or working together toward a common goal, often reflecting the Filipino value of community spirit known as 'bayanihan'. It is most frequently used in its reciprocal form, 'magtulungan', to emphasize the act of helping one another.
Examples
" Magtulong tayo sa paglilinis. "
Natural Translation
Let's help each other clean.
Literal Translation
Help-together we in cleaning.
" Kailangan nating magtulong sa proyekto. "
Natural Translation
We need to work together on the project.
Literal Translation
Need we to help each other on the project.
" Kung magtutulong ang lahat ng kapitbahay, mabilis nating matatapos ang muling pagtatayo ng bahay matapos ang bagyo. "
Natural Translation
If all the neighbors help one another, we can quickly finish rebuilding the house after the storm.
Literal Translation
If will-help-together the all of neighbor, quickly we will-finish the again building of house after the storm.
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