Matigsalug Student Dictionary – sharp

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sharp

adj.

1.
Def.: mahalang
MS: mahalang
If something with an edge (such as a knife) is sharp, the edge of it is very thin, and cuts easily

adj.

2.
Def.: liliddusi
MS: liliddusi
If something pointed (such as a needle) is sharp, the point is very thin, and can go into things easily.

adj.

3.
Def.: dakel wey sahuhunè ne egkabalbalawan
MS: dakel wey sahuhunè
If a change of direction (up, down, left or right) is sharp, it is a big and sudden change.
The road is dangerous because there are many sharp corners.
Dilikadu ka kelesedda su due masalig ne dakel wey sahuhunè ne pegbalewbalew te me nasiku.
There was a sharp increase in the number of crimes last year.
Due dakel wey sahuhunè ne pegbalew-balew kasulug te me krimin seeyè se miglihad ne tuig.

adj.

4.
Def.: mating-ew wey mahaan egkakita
MS: mating-ew wey mahaan egkakita
If an image is sharp, it is very clear and easy to see.
That photo is very sharp, so I can see everything clearly.
Ka sika ne litratu su amana ne mating-ew, sika ka egkita ku ka langun egkaay-ayari.

n-ct.

5.
Def.: palinneu te musika egpasabut te keilangan ne egparibabew ka te kasabeka
a symbol in music which means that you should play a note one step higher. Symbol: #

adj.

6.
Def.: matikang pad te keilangan ne dahing ne egkuen (meyinged te musika)
If a musical sound is sharp, it sounds higher than it should be.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0876-0900
Status: ready

Last updated: 31/Mar/2012