EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
(Please) help; asking for help...
impatience...
irreverence...
Pang-uri
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/pa-tu-LONG/
FIL: Isang pakiusap o paghiling ng tulong mula sa iba.
EN: (Please) help; asking for help
The magic word you say when you can't open a jar of bagoong, when your code has a bug you can't find, or when you need someone to help you move furniture. It's the polite and direct way to signal "SOS!" in Filipino. "Patulong naman, please!" is a national catchphrase.
From `pa-` (request prefix) + `tulong` (help).
ROOT MEANING: help, aid, assistance
A very common expression used to request assistance. It can be seen as a contraction of "pakitulong" or as a standalone request.
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🇵🇭 Patulong naman po sa pagbuhat nitong mga kahon.
🇺🇸 Please help me carry these boxes.
🇵🇭 Sumigaw siya ng 'Patulong!' nang makita niyang nasusunog ang bahay.
🇺🇸 She shouted 'Help!' when she saw the house was on fire.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.