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    Magpatalas (en. Sharpen)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To make something sharper or more effective.
    You need to sharpen your knife before cooking.
    Kailangan mong magpatalas ng iyong kutsilyo bago magluto.
    To provide a clearer or more precise understanding.
    He sharpened his mind by reading books.
    Nagpatalas siya ng kanyang isipan sa pamamagitan ng pagbabasa ng mga aklat.
    To formulate sharper supplements or arguments.
    He sharpened his argument in their debate.
    Nakapagpatalas siya ng argumento sa kanilang debate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sharpen the mind
    Enhancing knowledge or cognitive ability.
    magpatalas ng isipan
    sharpen the knife
    Make the knife sharper.
    magpatalas ng kutsilyo

    Related Words

    sharpness
    The quality of being sharp or sharper of an object.
    talas
    sharp things
    Things that have a high degree of sharpness.
    matatalim

    Slang Meanings

    Study or prepare well.
    You should start honing your skills for your next exam.
    Dapat ka nang magpatalas para sa susunod na exam mo.
    Become strong or resilient in a situation.
    You need to toughen up for these challenges, you're not alone.
    Magpatalas ka na sa mga pagsubok na ito, hindi ka nag-iisa.
    Put yourself through hardship or bear heavy responsibility.
    What are you thinking? You need to toughen up, you can't carry all of this!
    Ano bang iniisip mo? Magpatalas ka na, di mo kayang dalhin ang lahat ng ito!