Tulawin (en. To recite a poem)

tu-la-win

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of giving voice or reciting a poem.
Each student needs to recite their favorite poem in front of the class.
Kailangan ang bawat estudyante na tulawin ang kanilang paboritong tula sa harap ng klase.
The method of expressing feelings through verses.
Reciting is a beautiful way of expressing in the art of literature.
Ang pag-tulawin ay isang magandang paraan ng pagpapahayag sa sining ng panitikan.
A form of art involving controlled tone and rhythm.
Many young people are fond of reciting works of local poets.
Maraming kabataan ang nahihilig sa tulawin ng mga makatang lokal.

Etymology

From the word 'tula' meaning a form of literature, and the suffix '-in' indicating a verb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Recite the poem
The process of reciting a poem in public.
Tulawin ang tula

Related Words

poem
A form of literature with meter and rhyme.
tula
poet
A person who writes poems.
makata

Slang Meanings

to do something you shouldn't
Don't tulawin in our conversation, I'll lose my trust in you.
Huwag kang tulawin sa usapan natin, masisira ang tiwala ko sa'yo.
to cheat or be unfaithful
Seems like Mark is a tulawin, he doesn't know how to commit.
Parang tulawin yata 'yang si Mark, hindi siya marunong makipag-commit.