Patuluan (en. Assistance)

/pɐ.tu.lu.ʔɐn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of assistance given to a person or group.
Assistance is important for those in need of support.
Ang patuluan ay mahalaga sa mga nangangailangan ng suporta.
A process of providing knowledge or skills through teaching.
The assistance at school became a pathway to their success.
Ang patuluan sa paaralan ay naging daan para sa kanilang tagumpay.

Etymology

From the root word 'tulong' which means assistance or help.

Common Phrases and Expressions

help each other
assist each other in their needs
patulungan ang isa't isa

Related Words

help
A common word used for offering support or assistance in any situation.
tulong

Slang Meanings

Help or support for friends.
It feels so light when there's patuluan in the group, right?
Parang ang gaan lang pag may patuluan sa grupo, di ba?
Empty hopes on tasks or projects.
Your project is already in patuluan, so you should hurry up!
Naka-patuluan na kasi 'yang project mo, kaya dapat magmadali!