Pronunciation: /kɑːtʊˈlɔːŋ/

Definitions of katulong

noun a Filipino term for a helper or assistant

Example Sentences

A1 Ang katulong ay naglilinis ng bahay.

A2 Ang katulong ay tumutulong sa pagluluto sa kusina.

B1 Ang katulong ay may malaking responsibilidad sa pag-aalaga ng mga bata.

B2 Ang katulong ay maaaring magtaguyod ng pamilya sa pamamagitan ng kanyang trabaho.

C1 Ang katulong ay dapat magkaroon ng tamang training at sapat na suporta sa kanilang trabaho.

C2 Ang katulong ay dapat tratuhin ng pantay at may respeto sa kanilang karapatan bilang manggagawa.

Examples of katulong in a Sentence

formal The katulong in our household is responsible for cleaning and cooking.

informal My katulong is like a family member to me, always helping out with everything.

slang I'll ask my katulong to fix it for you, he's good with stuff like that.

figurative In times of need, our friends become our katulong, supporting us through thick and thin.

Grammatical Forms of katulong

past tense

tinulungan

plural

mga katulong

comparative

mas katulong

superlative

pinakakatulong

present tense

tumutulong

future tense

tutulong

perfect tense

nakatulong

continuous tense

patulung-tulong

singular

katulong

positive degree

very helpful

infinitive

tumulong

gerund

pagtulong

participle

tumutulong

Origin and Evolution of katulong

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Filipino
Story behind the word: The word 'katulong' originates from the Filipino language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a helper or assistant, the meaning of 'katulong' has evolved over time to also encompass the role of a domestic worker or household assistant.