tulos
tulós with stress marks
stake; pike
Usage Note
Tulos refers to a sharpened wooden or bamboo post driven into the ground, used in fencing, farming, and traditional construction. It appears frequently in rural and agricultural contexts, and metaphorically in expressions describing something rigid or upright.
Examples
" Matulis ang dulo ng tulos. "
Natural Translation
The end of the stake is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the end of stake.
" Naglagay siya ng tulos sa lupa. "
Natural Translation
He/She placed a stake in the ground.
Literal Translation
Placed he/she of stake in ground.
" Bago magtanim, naglagay muna ang magsasaka ng mga tulos sa paligid upang malaman kung saan dadaan ang bakod. "
Natural Translation
Before planting, the farmer first placed stakes around the area to mark where the fence would run.
Literal Translation
Before planting, placed first the farmer of stakes around so-that known where will-pass the fence.
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