From root: kutsilyo
Usage Note
Kinutsilyo refers to an object or material that has been slashed or marked by a blade.
Examples
" Kinutsilyo ang manipis na papel. "
Natural Translation
The thin paper was cut with a knife.
Literal Translation
Cut-with-knife the thin paper.
" Ang isda ay kinutsilyo ng maayos. "
Natural Translation
The fish is neatly cut with a knife.
Literal Translation
The fish is cut with a knife neatly.
" Makikita mo na kinutsilyo ang lumang mesa dahil sa maraming guhit na nasa ibabaw nito. "
Natural Translation
You can tell that the old table was cut with a knife because of the many marks on its surface.
Literal Translation
Can-see you that cut-with-knife the old table because of many lines that on top its.
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