Also means
Tasa can also refer to cup (tása)
Usage Note
Tasa specifically refers to sharpening a point, like on a pencil or a stake. It carries a cultural association with the start of the school year when students prepare their school supplies.
Examples
" Tasahan mo ang lapis. "
Natural Translation
Sharpen the pencil.
Literal Translation
Sharpen you the pencil.
" Naputol ang tasa ng aking lapis. "
Natural Translation
The sharpened tip of my pencil broke.
Literal Translation
Broke the sharpen of my pencil.
" Bago magsimula ang klase, maingat niyang tinasa ang bawat lapis upang maging matulis at handa para sa pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
Before the class started, she carefully sharpened each pencil so they would be pointed and ready for the test.
Literal Translation
Before begin the class, carefully she sharpened the each pencil so that become pointed and ready for the test.
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