Magdaluhungan (en. Assist)
/mag-da-lu-hun-gan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to give help or support to one or more people.
We need to assist each other with the household chores before the guests arrive.
Kailangan nating magdaluhungan sa mga gawain bahay bago dumating ang bisita.
The action of helping a person or group with their tasks or duties.
The students assisted each other to finish the project on time.
Ang mga mag-aaral ay nagdaluhungan upang matapos ang proyekto sa takdang panahon.
Etymology
Derived from the word ‘dalu’ meaning ‘help’ and ‘hungan’ indicating action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
we should assist each other
We should help one another.
dapat tayong magdaluhungan
Related Words
helping
The process of giving assistance or support to others.
pagtulong
aid
The material or immaterial support provided to a person or group.
tulong
Slang Meanings
sudden or fierce reaction
I was taken aback when I saw him in front of me.
Nagdaluhungan ako nang makita ko siya sa harap ko.
surprise or shock
I was so shocked by that news!
Sobrang daluhungan ako sa balitang iyon!
shock that prompts action
Because of the surprise, I decided to leave.
Dahil sa daluhungan, nagdesisyon akong umalis na.