From root: tungkol
Usage Note
Tungkulin refers to a moral or civic obligation that a person is expected to carry out, distinct from katungkulan which refers to a formal office or rank. It carries a weight of personal responsibility and is frequently invoked in discussions of citizenship, family duty, and professional ethics in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Tungkulin kong tumulong sa magulang. "
Natural Translation
It's my duty to help my parents.
Literal Translation
Duty my to-help to parent.
" Tungkulin nating mag-aral nang mabuti. "
Natural Translation
It is our duty to study well.
Literal Translation
Duty our to-study well.
" Bilang isang mamamayan, tungkulin nating sumunod sa batas at ipagtanggol ang karapatan ng bawat isa sa ating lipunan. "
Natural Translation
As a citizen, it is our duty to follow the law and defend the rights of everyone in our society.
Literal Translation
As one citizen, duty our to-follow to law and defend the right of each one in our society.
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