From root: tula
Usage Note
Pagtula is the noun form used to describe the action or the performance of poetry during school events or cultural programs.
Examples
" Mahilig siya sa pagtula. "
Natural Translation
He/she likes reciting poetry.
Literal Translation
Fond he/she at reciting-poetry.
" Ang pagtula ay isang sining. "
Natural Translation
Reciting poetry is an art.
Literal Translation
The act-of-poetry is an art.
" Sa pamamagitan ng pagtula, naipapahayag ng mga estudyante ang kanilang damdamin nang mas malalim kaysa sa karaniwang pananalita. "
Natural Translation
Through reciting poetry, the students can express their feelings more deeply than through ordinary speech.
Literal Translation
Through the reciting-poetry, expressed by-the students the their feeling more deep than at ordinary speech.
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