ukol
ukól with stress marks
intended use; fate; regarding
Usage Note
Ukol functions both as a noun meaning purpose or fate and as a preposition meaning 'regarding' or 'concerning' — similar to 'tungkol sa'. In formal and literary Tagalog it often appears in phrases like 'ukol sa' (regarding, for the purpose of). It also carries a philosophical connotation of destiny — 'iyan ang ukol sa kanya' (that is meant for him).
Examples
" Ukol sa trabaho ang usapan. "
Natural Translation
The conversation is about work.
Literal Translation
Regarding to-the work the conversation.
" Ang liham ay ukol sa mga mag-aaral ng paaralan. "
Natural Translation
The letter is regarding for the students of the school.
Literal Translation
The letter is regarding the students of-the school.
" Nagdaos ng pulong ang barangay ukol sa mga panuntunang dapat sundin tuwing may bagyo. "
Natural Translation
The barangay held a meeting regarding the rules that must be followed whenever there's a storm.
Literal Translation
Held of meeting the barangay regarding to-the plural rule must follow whenever has storm.
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