Tumulay (en. To settle)

tu-mu-lay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of rising or standing in a specific place or position.
We need to ascend to see the beautiful view.
Kailangan nating tumulay upang makita ang magandang tanawin.
The transition from one state or condition to another.
People are settling from hardship to better circumstances.
Ang mga tao ay tumulay mula sa hirap patungo sa mas mabuting kalagayan.
The change of local residence or community.
The newlyweds went to their new home to settle.
Ang mga ikinasal ay nagtungo sa kanilang bagong tahanan upang tumulay.

Etymology

Originating from the Tagalog root words.

Common Phrases and Expressions

settle in life
Begin a new life or change a situation.
tumulay sa buhay
settle in another place
Move to a different location or town.
tumulay sa ibang lugar

Related Words

residency
The state of living or subsisting in a specific place.
paninirahan
dwelling
The place where a person resides.
tirahan

Slang Meanings

To team up or collaborate
Let's team up on this project to make it easier.
Tumulay tayo sa project na 'to, para mas madali.
To be lively or have fun
Join us, let's have some fun!
Sama ka sa amin, tumulay tayo sa saya!
To come to an agreement
We need to come to an agreement for the expenses.
Kailangan natin tumulay para sa mga gastusin.