Umabuloy (en. To assist)

uma-bu-loy

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb meaning to help or provide assistance to others.
He assisted the victims of the storm.
Umabuloy siya sa mga biktima ng bagyo.
Going to someone to provide support.
Friends assisted him in his challenges.
Ang mga kaibigan ay umabuloy sa kanya sa kanyang mga pagsubok.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'buloy' meaning help or assistance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to provide help
to give assistance or financial support to those in need.
umabuloy ng tulong

Related Words

help
Means support or aid to another person.
tulong
to rescue
A verb meaning to arrive quickly to help.
sumaklolo

Slang Meanings

Quick to help or provide support.
Wow, Jason was so quick to assist his friend who needed money!
Grabe, ang bilis ng umabuloy ni Jason sa kanyang kaibigan na nangailangan ng pera!
Always there for others.
Liza is really the type who just helps out everyone who needs assistance.
Si Liza talaga, umabuloy lang yan sa lahat ng kailangang tulong.