silsil
sílsil with stress marks
blunt; flattened
Usage Note
Silsil describes an edge or surface that has been worn flat or rendered blunt, often through repeated impact. It is used in craft and metalwork contexts but can also describe a person's dull or flat demeanor in informal speech.
Examples
" Silsil na ang gunting. "
Natural Translation
The scissors are blunt now.
Literal Translation
Blunt already the scissors.
" Ang dulo ng kutsilyo ay silsil na. "
Natural Translation
The tip of the knife is already blunt.
Literal Translation
The tip of knife is blunt already.
" Matagal nang silsil ang talim ng palakol kaya hindi na ito makaputol ng kahit manipis na sanga. "
Natural Translation
The blade of the axe has long been blunt, so it can no longer cut even a thin branch.
Literal Translation
Long already blunt the blade of axe so cannot already it cut of even thin branch.
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