From root: tula
Usage Note
Tulaan can refer to a book of compiled poems or a competitive event where participants recite original works.
Examples
" May tulaan bukas sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
There is a poetry contest tomorrow in town.
Literal Translation
There-is poetry-contest tomorrow in town.
" May tulaan sa paaralan bukas. "
Natural Translation
There is a poetry competition at school tomorrow.
Literal Translation
There is a poetry contest at school tomorrow.
" Sumali ang aming pangkat sa tulaan, at nanalo kami dahil sa angkop at malalim na paghahatid ng tula. "
Natural Translation
Our group joined the poetry contest, and we won because of our fitting and profound delivery of the poem.
Literal Translation
Joined the our group in poetry-contest, and won we because of fitting and deep delivery of poem.
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