tuloy
tulóy with stress marks
come in; proceed
Usage Note
Tuloy is the standard, warm way to invite someone into your home after they knock or call out 'Tao po.' It is also frequently used to encourage someone to proceed or continue with what they are saying or doing.
Examples
" Tuloy po kayo sa loob. "
Natural Translation
Please come inside.
Literal Translation
Come-in sir/maam you to inside.
" Tuloy ka sa loob. "
Natural Translation
Come inside.
Literal Translation
Come in you to inside.
" Tuloy lang kayo sa pagkukuwento, nakikinig naman ako kahit abala ako sa pagluluto. "
Natural Translation
Just go on with your story, I'm still listening even though I'm busy cooking.
Literal Translation
Continue just you in story-telling, listening anyway I even-if busy I in cooking.
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