Filipino · Common Verbs

tumulong

To help

Beginnerverb

Definition

To make something easier for someone; bayanihan spirit in action.

Example

Tumutulong ako kay nanay sa kusina.

I help mom in the kitchen.

Etymology

'Tumulong' comes from the root word 'tulong,' which means 'help.' The concept of helping is deeply inherent in Filipino culture and reflects community interdependence.

How & Where It’s Used

This verb can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and it is frequently spoken and written in daily conversations as well as in literature.

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