From root: sulat
Usage Note
Sulatan is used to describe a place where one writes, like a desk, or the material used.
Examples
" Nasa sulatan ang papel. "
Natural Translation
The paper is on the desk.
Literal Translation
At the desk the paper.
" Bigyan mo ako ng sulatan. "
Natural Translation
Give me a writing pad.
Literal Translation
Give you me of writing-pad.
" Inayos niya ang mga gamit sa kaniyang sulatan bago umupo para simulan ang mahabang liham para sa kaniyang kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
She tidied the things on her writing desk before sitting down to begin the long letter for her friend.
Literal Translation
Tidied she the things on her desk before sit-down to begin the long letter for her friend.
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