Helm to Hem

This dictionary contains English, Spanish and Tagalog words from the early 20th century, quite a few of which are obsolete. The spelling and meaning of the words herein may be slightly different from current usage. Still, we believe it is a useful reference for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that period.

Helm, n. [jelm]
Timon.
Timon, ugit ng̃ sasakyan.

Helmet, n. [jélmet]
Yelmo.
Panakíp sa ulo’t mukhâ.

Help, n. [jelp]
Ayuda, auxilio, asistencia, apoyo.
Tulong, abuloy, saklolo.

Help, v. [jelp]
Ayudar, asistir, socorrer.
Tumulong, umabuloy, sumaklolo.

Helper, n. [jélper]
Auxiliador, socorredor.
Tagatulong, mapagtulong, mapag-abuloy, mapagsaklolo.

Helpful, adj. [jélpful]
Util.
Nakatutulong.

Helpless, adj. [jélples]
Desamparado, abandonado.
Walang tumulong, walang mag-ampon.

Helpmate, n. [jélpmet]
Compañero, asistente.
Katulong, katwang, kasama.

Helter skelter, adv. [jélter-skelter]
A trochemoche, en desorden.
Pasabogsabog.

Helve, n. [jelv]
Mango, astil de hacha.
Puluhan ng̃ palakol.

Hem, n. [jem]
Ribete.
Lupì, tutop.

Hem, v. [jem]
Ribetear.
Lupiin, tutupán.

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