Pinsel (en. Pencil)

pin-sel

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with lead.
He used a pencil to draw his project.
Gumamit siya ng pinsel upang iguhit ang kanyang proyekto.
A common tool used in school or office.
Every student is required to bring their own pencil.
Ang bawat estudyante ay kinakailangang magdala ng sariling pinsel.
A symbol of knowledge and creativity.
Every pencil has its own story in each drawing.
Ang bawat pinsel ay may kanya-kanyang kwento sa bawat guhit.

Etymology

English: 'pencil'

Common Phrases and Expressions

I need a pencil.
Kailangan ko ng pinsel.
Kailangan ko ng pinsel.

Related Words

colored pencil
A pencil used for coloring made from wax or other materials.
lapis na kulay
sharpener
A device used to sharpen pencils.
sharpener

Slang Meanings

Pencil
I need to buy a pencil for my writing.
Kulang na akong bumili ng pinsel para sa pagsusulat ko.
Cool person or skilled person
Wow, my friend is a pencil, always has great ideas.
Grabe, pinsel yung kaibigan ko, laging may magandang ideya.
Generous
I'll give you a gift; you're a pencil after all!
Bibigyan kita ng regalo, pinsel ka kasi!