usli
uslî with stress marks
bulge; protrusion
Usage Note
Usli refers to something that juts out or protrudes — a nail sticking out of wood, a lump under the skin, or a prominent feature. It is a concrete, visual term used in everyday descriptions of physical shapes and textures.
Examples
" May usli sa kahoy. "
Natural Translation
There's a protrusion on the wood.
Literal Translation
Has protrusion on wood.
" May usli sa pader na maaaring mapanganib. "
Natural Translation
There's a protrusion on the wall that could be dangerous.
Literal Translation
Has protrusion on-the wall that may be-dangerous.
" Napansin ng doktor ang maliit na usli sa leeg ng pasyente na kailangan pang suriin nang mabuti. "
Natural Translation
The doctor noticed a small lump on the patient's neck that still needed to be examined carefully.
Literal Translation
Noticed the doctor the small bulge on neck of patient that needs still to-examine carefully.
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