Handulungan (en. Assistance)

han-du-lu-ngan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of providing help or support.
The assistance of people is crucial during a crisis.
Ang handulungan ng mga tao ay mahalaga sa panahon ng krisis.
The help given to another person or group.
He contributed assistance to the victims of the storm.
Nag-ambag siya ng handulungan sa mga biktima ng bagyo.
Any form of support or service provided.
The government assistance is needed for those in need.
Kailangan ng handulungan ng gobyerno para sa mga nangangailangan.

Etymology

from 'handog' (offering) and 'tulong' (help)

Common Phrases and Expressions

to offer assistance
to provide support or help to another person
maghandog ng tulong
assisting together
to provide help in a collaborative effort
handulugang magkasama

Related Words

hands-on
A way of directly participating and providing help in activities.
hands-on
volunteer
A person who offers time and effort to help without pay.
volunteer

Slang Meanings

help
Can I get some help with the household chores?
Pwedeng maki-handulungan sa mga gawaing bahay?
together
Let's come together and help each other with the project.
Magsama-sama tayo at mag-handulungan sa proyekto.
cooperate
We need to work together to finish this.
Kailangan natin mag-handulungan para matapos ito.