tulisan
tulisán with stress marks
brigand; bandit
Usage Note
Tulisan refers historically to armed bandits or outlaws who preyed on travelers and rural communities. The word carries a folkloric weight in Philippine literature and often appears in historical novels, folk tales, and discussions of colonial-era lawlessness.
Examples
" Takot ang mga tao sa tulisan. "
Natural Translation
The people are afraid of the bandit.
Literal Translation
Afraid the people of bandit.
" May tulisan sa kabundukan. "
Natural Translation
There are bandits in the mountains.
Literal Translation
Has bandits in mountains.
" Noong panahon ng mga Espanyol, marami sa mga tinaguriang tulisan ay mga magbubukid na naghimagsik laban sa pang-aapi. "
Natural Translation
During the Spanish era, many of those branded as bandits were farmers who rebelled against oppression.
Literal Translation
During time of Spaniards, many of the so-called bandits were farmers linker rebelled against oppression.
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