Umalalay (en. Assist)
/umalaˈlai/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Supporting someone in times of need.
You need assistance in the process of your application.
Kailangan mo ng umalalay sa proseso ng iyong aplikasyon.
Providing help or guidance in a task.
I want to assist you while you are studying.
Gusto kong umalalay sa iyo habang nag-aaral ka.
Taking steps to help others.
We should assist those affected by the disaster.
Dapat tayong umalalay sa mga naapektuhan ng sakuna.
Etymology
Derived from the Hindi word meaning to support or assist.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Expecting assistance
First of all, a person hopes that someone will help them.
Umaasa ng umalalay
Related Words
help
An act of providing support or assistance to another person.
tulong
support
Support in emotional, physical, or financial aspects.
suporta
Slang Meanings
Help or provide support
Please help your classmates if they are struggling.
Umalalay ka naman sa mga kaklase mo kung nahihirapan sila.
Give advice or guidance
You really need to help him with his decisions.
Kailangan mo talagang umalalay sa kanya sa mga desisyon niya.
Assist in tasks or responsibilities
As a senior, I helped the juniors with our project.
Bilang senior, umalalay ako sa mga junior sa proyekto namin.