matulis
sharp or pointed
From root: tulis
Usage Note
Matulis is a ma- adjective from tulis describing anything with a sharp tip or pointed end, from pencils and needles to bamboo stakes and facial features. It is the standard descriptor for pointed sharpness as a shape property, distinct from matalas which refers to the cutting edge of a blade.
Examples
" Matulis ang dulo ng lapis. "
Natural Translation
The tip of the pencil is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the tip of pencil.
" Mag-ingat ka sa matulis na kanto ng mesa. "
Natural Translation
Be careful of the table's sharp corner.
Literal Translation
Take-care you at the sharp corner of table.
" Itinago ng nanay ang lahat ng matulis na bagay para hindi masaktan ang sanggol na gumagapang na sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
Mother hid all the sharp objects so the baby crawling on the floor wouldn't get hurt.
Literal Translation
Hid the mother the all of sharp thing so not gets-hurt the baby that crawling now on floor.
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