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.