matulungin
helpful or charitable
From root: tulong
Usage Note
Matulungin is used to describe a person's character or personality trait of being naturally inclined to help others.
Examples
" Matulungin ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is helpful.
Literal Translation
Helpful the sibling my.
" Ang mga Pilipino ay matulungin. "
Natural Translation
Filipinos are helpful.
Literal Translation
The (plural) Filipino is helpful.
" Kilala siya sa buong baryo bilang isang matulungin na tao na hindi kailanman tumatanggi kapag may humihingi ng tulong. "
Natural Translation
He is known throughout the whole village as a helpful person who never refuses when someone asks for help.
Literal Translation
Known he in whole village as a helpful that person that not ever refuse when there-is asking of help.
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