Magtulis (en. To sharpen)

/maɡˈtulis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of making something sharper.

You need to sharpen your knife before using it.

Kailangan mong magtulis ng iyong kutsilyo bago gamitin ito.

To create a sharp object from a non-sharp object.

Let's sharpen bamboo to use in our project.

Magtulis tayo ng kawayan upang gamitin sa ating proyekto.

To create or carve a blade or tip.

Sharpen the pen for writing.

Magtulis ka ng pluma para sa pagsusulat.

Derived from the root word 'tulis' meaning sharp or pointed

sharpening a knife

The process of sharpening a knife for better use.

magtulis ng kutsilyo

sharpening a pencil

The activity of enhancing the tip of a pencil for writing or drawing.

magtulis ng lapis

sharp

The quality of being sharp or pointed.

tulis

sharpener

Items used to sharpen, such as a pencil sharpener or test.

pangtulis

be careful or take care

Be careful on the road, you might get into an accident.

Magtulis ka sa daan, baka madisgrasya ka.

to hide or not show up

He/She hid when he/she saw his/her ex.

Nagmagtulis siya nang makita ang kanyang ex.