From root: sulat
Usage Note
Panulat is a formal term for any tool used for writing, such as a pen or pencil.
Examples
" May panulat ka ba? "
Natural Translation
Do you have a pen?
Literal Translation
Have writing-instrument you question?
" Wala akong dalang panulat. "
Natural Translation
I don't have a pen with me.
Literal Translation
None I carrying writing-instrument.
" Naghahanap ako ng panulat sa loob ng bag ko nang mapansin kong wala pala akong dala. "
Natural Translation
I was looking for a pen inside my bag when I realized I hadn't brought anything.
Literal Translation
Looking I of writing-instrument in inside of bag my when noticed I none indeed I carrying.
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