EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to support; to assist...
to regurgitate; to spit up...
to fumigate with incense; to perform a smoking rit...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/u-ma-la-LAY/
FIL: Ang pagbibigay ng tulong, suporta, o gabay sa isang tao upang hindi ito matumba, masaktan, o magkamali.
EN: to support; to assist
To be the designated human 'crutch' for your friend who's had one too many San Migs. It's being the supportive BFF who holds their hair back, or the QA who assists a new agent on their first call. To give support, literally or figuratively.
ROOT MEANING: assistant; aide; support
Infinitive/past tense. Present: 'umaalalay'. Future: 'aalalay'.
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🇵🇭 Siya ang umalalay sa matanda habang tumatawid ito ng kalsada.
🇺🇸 He was the one who assisted the old person while crossing the street.
🇵🇭 Kailangan mong umalalay sa iyong kaibigan sa panahong ito ng pagsubok.
🇺🇸 You need to support your friend during this trying time.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.