Manunula (en. Poet)

/ma.nu.'lu.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who writes poems.
The poet has the ability to express emotions through words.
Ang manunula ay may kakayahang magpahayag ng damdamin sa mga salita.
An artistic communicator who uses lyrical form.
Many poets write poems to describe their experiences.
Maraming manunula ang nagsusulat ng tula upang ilarawan ang kanilang mga karanasan.

Etymology

from the word 'tula' and 'manu-' which refers to the act of writing poetry.

Common Phrases and Expressions

poet of poems
A poet who specializes in writing poems.
manunula ng tula

Related Words

poem
A form of literature that uses meter and rhyme.
tula
words
The units of communication that form sentences.
mga salita

Slang Meanings

a gossip (slang term for someone who likes to spread news or rumors)
There goes Mark again, like a gossip, always has news about what’s happening.
Ayun na naman si Mark, parang manunula, laging may balita sa mga nangyayari.
a sharpshooter (term for someone great at sports or competitions)
He really is a sharpshooter, winning again at the shooting competition!
Siya na talaga ang manunula, panalo na naman sa shooting competition!