From root: tula
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinula
ti-nu-LA
recited a poem
Present (Incomplete)
tinutula
ti-nu-tu-LA
reciting a poem
Future (Contemplated)
tutulain
tu-tu-la-IN
will recite a poem
Usage Note
Tulain is used when the specific poem being recited is the focus of the sentence, typically in formal or educational contexts such as school performances and cultural events. It implies a deliberate, artistic delivery of verses to an audience.
Examples
" Tulain mo ang bagong tula. "
Natural Translation
Recite the new poem.
Literal Translation
Recite by-you the new poem.
" Gusto kong tulain ang paborito mong tula. "
Natural Translation
I want to recite your favorite poem.
Literal Translation
Want by-me to-recite the favorite your poem.
" Hiniling ng guro na tulain ng bawat mag-aaral ang kanyang sariling akda sa harap ng buong klase. "
Natural Translation
The teacher asked each student to recite his own work in front of the whole class.
Literal Translation
Requested by-the teacher that to-recite by-each student the his own work in front of-the whole class.
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