Matulungin (en. Helpful)
ma-tu-lu-ngin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means willing to help or providing assistance.
He is a helpful person and always ready to assist his friends.
Siya ay isang matulungin na tao at laging handang umalalay sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
Able to provide solutions to the problems of others.
The helpful neighbor assisted us when we ran out of electricity.
Ang matulungin na kapitbahay ay tumulong sa amin nang maubusan kami ng kuryente.
Shows concern for others by providing assistance.
Being helpful is an important trait of a good person.
Ang pagiging matulungin ay isang mahalagang katangian ng isang mabuting tao.
Etymology
From the word 'tulong' meaning 'help' with the adjective suffix 'in'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
helpful to others
willing to help other people
matulungin sa kapwa
helpful in times of need
providing assistance to those in need
matulungin sa oras ng pangangailangan
Related Words
help
An act of providing support or aid.
tulong
assistance
The process of providing help or support.
pagtulong
Slang Meanings
Helping each other
He is very helpful to his classmates; he is always there when there's a need.
Sobrang tulong-tulong siya sa mga kaklase niya, lagi siyang nandiyan kapag may kailangan.
Unmatched support
He's really unmatched in supporting me at all times.
Siya talaga, walang kapantay na suporta sa akin sa lahat ng oras.
You're too much
You can do it! You're too much with your helpfulness.
Kaya mo na yan! Sobra ka naman sa pagiging matulungin.
Sleep-deprived helpful
It seems like that helpful person is sleep-deprived; they never get tired.
Parang kulang sa tulog na matulungin yan, hindi nagpapasawa.