From root: tula
Usage Note
Manunula refers to a person who writes or performs poetry. It is often used to describe authors of traditional or modern verses.
Examples
" Magaling na manunula si Jose. "
Natural Translation
Jose is a good poet.
Literal Translation
Good a poet Jose.
" Si Pedro ay isang manunula ng tula. "
Natural Translation
Pedro is a poet.
Literal Translation
Pedro is a poet of poems.
" Kilala ang manunula na iyon dahil sa mga tulang naglalarawan ng pakikibaka ng mga karaniwang Pilipino. "
Natural Translation
That poet is known for the poems that depict the struggles of ordinary Filipinos.
Literal Translation
Known the poet that because of the poems depicting of struggle of ordinary Filipinos.
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