From root: talino
Usage Note
Katalinuhan is a more formal or abstract term for intelligence. It is often used when discussing wisdom or the depth of one's intellect.
Examples
" Humahanga ako sa katalinuhan mo. "
Natural Translation
I admire your intelligence.
Literal Translation
Admire I in-the intelligence your.
" Ginagamit niya ang kanyang katalinuhan sa mabuti. "
Natural Translation
He/She uses his intelligence for good.
Literal Translation
Using he/she the his/her intelligence for good.
" Hindi sukatan ng katalinuhan ng isang tao ang mataas na marka, kundi ang kanyang kakayahang humatol nang tama. "
Natural Translation
High grades are not a measure of a person's intelligence, but rather his ability to judge correctly.
Literal Translation
Not measure of intelligence of a person the high grade, but the his ability-LINK to-judge correctly.
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