Usage Note
Tatangnan is the part of a bladed weapon or tool that is gripped by the hand, such as the handle of a bolo or the hilt of a sword. It is used in both practical and literary contexts, especially in descriptions of traditional Filipino edged weapons.
Examples
" Matibay ang tatangnan ng itak. "
Natural Translation
The handle of the bolo is sturdy.
Literal Translation
Sturdy the handle of bolo.
" Nasira ang tatangnan ng kutsilyo. "
Natural Translation
The handle of the knife broke.
Literal Translation
Broken the handle of knife.
" Maingat na inukit ng panday ang tatangnan ng espada mula sa matigas na kahoy upang hindi ito madulas sa kamay ng mandirigma. "
Natural Translation
The blacksmith carefully carved the sword's hilt from hardwood so it would not slip in the warrior's hand.
Literal Translation
Carefully carved by blacksmith the hilt of sword from hard wood so not it slip in hand of warrior.
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