EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to help; to be helped...
to offer (something), to propose...
to lift, to raise, to revolt...
Pang-uri
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/ma-tu-LU-ngan/
FIL: Ang makapagbigay ng saklolo o suporta sa isang taong nangangailangan; o ang kalagayan ng pagtanggap ng tulong.
EN: to be able to help; to be helped
The magic phrase you say to the sales associate at SM: "Hi, Miss, baka pwedeng **matulungan**?" Also the thing you wish your friends would do when you're moving apartments instead of just saying "Kaya mo 'yan!"
ROOT MEANING: help, aid, assistance
'Matulungan' can mean both 'to be helped' (object-focus) and 'to be able to help' (potential mood). The context clarifies the meaning. Ex: 'Sana matulungan kita' (I hope I can help you). Ex: 'Sana matulungan ako' (I hope I can be helped).
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🇵🇭 Paano kita matutulungan sa iyong problema?
🇺🇸 How can I help you with your problem?
🇵🇭 Salamat at natulungan mo akong mahanap ang nawawala kong aso.
🇺🇸 Thank you for being able to help me find my missing dog.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.