Usage Note
Utak refers to the physical brain but is more commonly used in daily conversation to describe a person's intelligence or common sense. It is frequently featured in idiomatic expressions to highlight someone's wit or cleverness.
Examples
" Magaling ang utak niya. "
Natural Translation
He has a sharp brain.
Literal Translation
Excellent the brain his.
" Gamitin ang iyong utak. "
Natural Translation
Use your brain.
Literal Translation
Use the your brain.
" Kahit hindi siya nakatapos ng pag-aaral, mabilis ang utak niya pagdating sa pagnenegosyo at pakikitungo sa tao. "
Natural Translation
Even though he didn't finish school, his brain is quick when it comes to business and dealing with people.
Literal Translation
Even not he finished of studies, fast the brain his arriving in business and dealing in people.
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