Patalasin (en. To sharpen)

/patajˈlɑːsin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of sharpening or making something sharp.

Let's sharpen the knife before cooking.

Patalasin natin ang kutsilyo bago magluto.

The process of strengthening the mind or understanding.

Teaching is important to sharpen the minds of children.

Mahalaga ang pagtuturo upang patalasin ang isip ng mga bata.

Derived from the root word 'talas' meaning sharp or intense reflection.

sharpen the mind

remind that continuous learning and understanding are necessary.

patalasin ang isip

sharpness

State of being sharp or not dull.

talas

Left behind or when someone is lazy.

It seems like he doesn't want to leave me behind, he prefers to be alone.

Parang ayaw na niya akong patalasin, mas gusto pa niyang mag-isa.

To ignore or not pay attention.

My friends in school are deliberately leaving me out.

Sinasadyang patalasin ako ng mga kaibigan ko sa eskwela.