Talimusak (en. Sharpener)

/tahilɪmɪsɐk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to sharpen or make something sharper, such as a knife or blade.
He used a sharpener to keep his knife sharp.
Gumamit siya ng talimusak upang mapanatiling matalim ang kanyang kutsilyo.
A tool or instrument that helps in sharpening items like pencils.
It's easy to sharpen a pencil with a sharpener.
Madali lang magpatalas ng lapis gamit ang talimusak.
All forms of sharpeners work together to improve the sharpness of various tools.
There are different types of sharpeners that assist in everyday tasks.
May iba't ibang uri ng talimusak na nakakatulong sa mga pang-araw-araw na gawain.

Etymology

A Filipino word derived from 'talim' meaning 'sharpness or edge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sharpen the knife
Make the knife sharper using a sharpener.
patalasin ang kutsilyo

Related Words

sharpener
A term referring to any object used to sharpen a tool.
pantalas
blade
The part of tools that has a sharp edge.
talim

Slang Meanings

crazy
That crazy kid is always playing outside!
Ang talimusak na bata na yun, parang laging naglalaro sa labas!
nutcase
Don't be fooled by him, he's a nutcase!
Huwag kang magpaloko sa kanya, talimusak yan!
show-off
He's always crazy, he really knows how to show off in class.
Lagi na lang siyang talimusak, ang galing niyang magpabibo sa klase.
attention-seeker
He's just seeking attention, he's just crazy!
Naghahanap ng atensyon yan, talimusak lang!