Patulis (en. Sharp)

/paˈtulis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to an object having a sharp tip or edge.

The sharp knife easily performed the cut.

Ang patulis na kutsilyo ay madali lang magsagawa ng hiniwa.

Describes an object that can cause harm to the body.

Avoid sharp objects to prevent injury.

Iwasan ang mga patulis na bagay upang hindi ka masaktan.

Can refer to something that provides an extraordinary experience or feeling.

The sharp sound of the guitar evokes my memories.

Ang patulis na tunog ng gitara ay nagpapasigla sa aking mga alaala.

Root word: tulis

sharp progression

Refers to a progression or activity with intent or purpose.

patulis na pagtuloy

sharp mind

Describes a person with keen intellect or high intelligence.

patulis na isip

tulis

The root word of 'patulis' meaning having a sharp tip.

tulis

matulis

A synonym for 'patulis'.

matulis

A grumpy or fierce person

Wow, that Marco is really patulis, he can't change his ways.

Grabe, 'yang si Marco, patulis yan, di makaalis sa ugali niya.

Showy or hard-headed

Don't argue with that person, they're really patulis, they ignore everything.

Huwag ka nang makipagtalo diyan, patulis talaga yan, walang pinapansin.