panulis

an instrument used for pointing or writing

noun pa-nu-LIS DERIVED Rare

From root: tulis

Panulis is a general term for any tool used to mark or point at things, often used formally to refer to writing utensils.

Examples

Beginner

" Hiniram niya ang panulis ko. "

Natural Translation

He borrowed my pointing instrument.

Literal Translation

Borrowed he the pointing-instrument my.

Intermediate

" Gamitin mo ang panulis. "

Natural Translation

Use the pointing instrument.

Literal Translation

Use you the pointing-instrument.

Advanced

" Bago pa naimbento ang lapis, gumagamit ang mga sinaunang tao ng matulis na panulis upang mag-ukit ng mga simbolo sa bato. "

Natural Translation

Even before the pencil was invented, ancient people used a sharp pointing instrument to carve symbols onto stone.

Literal Translation

Before even invented the pencil, used the ancient people sharp pointing-instrument to carve symbols on stone.

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