Talas (en. Sharpness)

/ˈtal.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Level of sharpness or drawing of an object.

The sharpness of the knife is important in cutting these foods.

Ang talas ng kutsilyo ay mahalaga sa pagputol ng mga pagkaing ito.

The strength of sound or the pronunciation of something.

Maria's voice sharpness reached to the back of the room.

Ang talas ng boses ni Maria ay umabot hanggang sa likod ng silid.

The clarity quality of a thought or idea.

The sharpness of his opinion clarified the discussion.

Ang talas ng kanyang opinyon ay nagbigay-linaw sa usapan.

From the word 'tala' meaning 'advantage' or 'characteristic.'

Be sharp

Show intelligence or excellence in a task.

Maging matalas

sharp

Indicates a high level of sharpness.

matalas

a person or thing that always wants attention or involvement

My classmate is such a talas, always interfering in conversations.

Yung kaklase ko, talas na talas, laging nakikialam sa mga usapan.

sharp mind or quick to understand

My brother has such a talas mind; he understands a new lesson in just a few hours.

Sobrang talas ng utak ni kuya, ilang oras lang nakakaintindi na siya ng bagong lesson.

quick to speak or give opinions

Even about things he doesn’t know, he’s so talas with his opinions.

Pati sa mga hindi niya alam, talas na talas ang mga opinion niya.