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    Punyal (en. Dagger)

    pŭnyal

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of short knife with a sharp blade commonly used as a weapon.
    He used a dagger to defend himself.
    Gumamit siya ng punyal upang ipagtanggol ang kanyang sarili.
    A type of attack that uses a sharp object.
    In his story, the dagger is a symbol of betrayal.
    Sa kanyang kwento, ang punyal ay simbolo ng pagtataksil.

    Etymology

    The word 'punyal' is believed to have originated from the Spanish word 'puñal' meaning knife.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dagger of fear
    A deep fear that feels like a dagger entering the heart.
    punyal ng takot

    Related Words

    weapon
    An object used for war or combat.
    sandata
    sharp
    Having an edge or capacity to cut.
    matalim

    Slang Meanings

    A vegetable that represents self-identification or expression of feelings.
    Come on, let's punyal! Let's verbalize our feels.
    Tara, punyal tayo! Iverbalize natin mga hugot natin.
    An item that is intentionally expressed to emphasize feelings or situations.
    The punyal she made was so real and relatable!
    Yung punyal na ginawa niya, sobrang totoo at nakaka-relate!
    Like taking the opportunity to vent emotions.
    There's always punyal in UP, so it's okay to cry sometimes.
    Laging may punyal sa UP, kaya okay lang na umiyak minsan.