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sulat

súlat with stress marks

letter; correspondence; to write

noun verb SU-lat Native origin Common
Communication Expressions

Usage Note

Sulat refers to a physical letter or the act of writing, and it serves as the base for common verbs like 'sumulat' and 'magsulat'. It covers everything from formal mail to personal handwriting in daily communication.

Examples

Beginner

" May sulat para sa iyo. "

Natural Translation

There is a letter for you.

Literal Translation

Has letter for to you.

Intermediate

" May sulat sa mesa. "

Natural Translation

There is a letter on the table.

Literal Translation

There is a letter on the table.

Advanced

" Itinago niya ang lumang sulat ng kaniyang lolo bilang alaala ng mga taong magkakasama pa sila. "

Natural Translation

He/she kept his/her grandfather's old letter as a memento of the years they were still together.

Literal Translation

Kept he/she the old letter of his/her grandfather as memento of the years together still they.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

sumulat AF VERB

to write

magsulat AF VERB

to write

Object Focus Verbs

isulat OF VERB

to write something

sulatan OF VERB

to write to someone or on something

sulatin OF VERB

to write a composition

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