From root: sulat
Usage Note
Manunulat is the manu- agentive form of sulat (write), denoting a professional author, journalist, or serious writer. It carries more formal weight than someone who simply writes occasionally, and in literary circles the title manunulat is a mark of craft and dedication.
Examples
" Manunulat ang ate ko. "
Natural Translation
My older sister is a writer.
Literal Translation
Writer the older-sister my.
" Ang manunulat ay sumulat ng bagong nobela. "
Natural Translation
The writer wrote a new novel.
Literal Translation
The writer wrote new novel.
" Ang isang mahusay na manunulat ay hindi lamang marunong bumuo ng kwento kundi marunong ding makinig sa mga tao sa paligid niya. "
Natural Translation
A skilled writer doesn't just know how to craft a story but also knows how to listen to the people around him.
Literal Translation
The a skilled writer not only knows build of story but knows also listen to the people in surroundings his.
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