EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
helping; assisting...
chosen, selected, elite...
pounded young rice grains...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/tu-mu-TU-long/
FIL: Ang pagbibigay ng suporta, asistensya, o ambag upang mapagaan ang gawain o kalagayan ng iba.
EN: helping; assisting
The essence of 'bayanihan' in a single word. It's what you do when you see your lola carrying heavy groceries, or when your friend is moving to a new apartment and you show up with pizza and an extra pair of hands. It's the opposite of being a 'pabigat'. In the office, this is the person who helps you figure out the spreadsheet formula without making you feel dumb. A true hero.
ROOT MEANING: help, aid, assistance
Present/Progressive aspect of the verb 'tumulong'.
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🇵🇭 Laging tumutulong si Ana sa mga gawaing-bahay.
🇺🇸 Ana is always helping with the household chores.
🇵🇭 Sila ang mga boluntaryong tumutulong sa feeding program.
🇺🇸 They are the volunteers assisting in the feeding program.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.