Pointed in Tagalog

“Pointed” in Tagalog is “Matalas” or “Tinuturo” – describing something with a sharp tip or referring to the act of directing attention to something. Discover how this versatile adjective and verb form is used in Filipino expressions below.

[Words] = Pointed

[Definition]

• Pointed /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/
• Adjective 1: Having a sharpened or tapered tip or end.
• Adjective 2: (of a remark or look) clearly directed at a particular person and intended to criticize or make a point.
• Verb (past tense): Directed someone’s attention to something by extending one’s finger or indicating direction.

[Synonyms] = Matalas (sharp), Matulis (sharp-pointed), Tinuturo (being pointed at), Tinukoy (indicated), Tumatalas (sharpened), Nakatutok (aimed/directed)

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The pencil has a very pointed tip for precise writing.
• Ex1_PH: Ang lapis ay may napakatalas na dulo para sa tumpak na pagsulat.
• Ex2_EN: She made a pointed comment about his tardiness during the meeting.
• Ex2_PH: Gumawa siya ng direktang komento tungkol sa kanyang pagkahuli sa pulong.
• Ex3_EN: He pointed to the mountain in the distance and smiled.
• Ex3_PH: Itinuro niya ang bundok sa kalayuan at ngumiti.
• Ex4_EN: The roof has a pointed design that resembles a pyramid.
• Ex4_PH: Ang bubong ay may matulis na disenyo na kahawig ng piramide.
• Ex5_EN: The teacher pointed at the board to explain the math problem.
• Ex5_PH: Ang guro ay tumuro sa pisara upang ipaliwanag ang problema sa matematika.