Dobletalim (en. Double-edged)

dob-le-ta-lim

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Type of blade that can harm on both sides.

The novel has a double-edged theme that shows the two faces of society.

Ang nobela ay may temang dobeltalim na nagpapakita ng dalawang mukha ng lipunan.

A thing that has both positive aspects and negative effects.

Technology is double-edged; it helps but also causes problems.

Ang teknolohiya ay dobletalim; nakakatulong ito ngunit nagdudulot din ng mga problema.

Origin: Combination of the words 'doble' and 'talim'

double-edged situation

A condition that has both good and bad outcomes.

dobletalim na sitwasyon

blade

Part of an object that is sharp and used for cutting.

talim

double

Means two times or double in size.

doble

super sharp or razor sharp

That knife Juan uses is double-edged, it can surely cut through anything.

Yung kutsilyong gamit ni Juan, doble talim, siguradong kayang putulin ang kahit anong bagay.

has a thin blade, dangerous

He might get mad because of what you said; his words are like a double-edged sword.

Baka magalit siya dahil sa binitiwan mong salita, parang doble talim ang mga sinasabi niya.

sharp mind, clever

In debates, Maria's arguments are double-edged; she always comes out on top.

Sa mga debate, doble talim ang mga argumento ni Maria, laging nangunguna.