saulo
sáulo with stress marks
to memorize
Usage Note
Saulo means to commit something to memory, to memorize. The derived form 'isa-ulo' or 'isaulo' is commonly used. Memorization has traditionally been a central study method in Philippine education, so saulo is a familiar part of school life vocabulary. It can also imply learning by heart in a devotional or performance context.
Examples
" Sauluhin mo ang tula. "
Natural Translation
Memorize the poem.
Literal Translation
Memorize you the poem.
" Kita ang magandang saulo niya sa aralin. "
Natural Translation
His/Her good memorization of the lesson is visible.
Literal Translation
Visible the beautiful memorize his/her to-the lesson.
" Buong gabi niyang sinaulo ang mahabang talumpati upang hindi siya kabahan sa harap ng madla bukas. "
Natural Translation
All night he memorized the long speech so that he would not be nervous in front of the audience tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Whole night he memorized the long speech so-that not he nervous in front of audience tomorrow.
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