From root: tulis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinulis
i-ti-nu-LIS
used to point
Present (Incomplete)
itinitulis
i-ti-ni-tu-LIS
using to point
Future (Contemplated)
itutulis
i-tu-tu-LIS
will use to point
Usage Note
Itulis is used when referring to the act of making something sharp or pointed, or when using an object specifically for its sharp tip. It is most commonly applied to tools like pencils or sticks where a fine point is required for a specific task.
Examples
" Itulis mo ang lapis ko. "
Natural Translation
Sharpen my pencil.
Literal Translation
Use-to-point you the pencil my.
" Gusto kong itulis ang dulo nito. "
Natural Translation
I want to use this to point the end.
Literal Translation
Want I use-to-point the end this.
" Bago magsimula ang klase, itinulis ng guro ang lahat ng lapis para handa na ang mga bata sa pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
Before the class began, the teacher sharpened all the pencils so the children would be ready for the test.
Literal Translation
Before begin the class, sharpened by-teacher the all of pencil so ready already the children for the test.
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