EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
Bandit / Outlaw...
to drive away; to banish; to shoo...
splash; splatter (of liquid)...
Pang-uri
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/tu-li-SAN/
FIL: Isang taong lumalabag sa batas at karaniwang namumuhay sa labas ng lipunan, madalas sa mga kabundukan o liblib na lugar, at nabubuhay sa pamamagitan ng pagnanakaw o pamimilit.
EN: Bandit / Outlaw
The classic Filipino Robin Hood... sometimes. He's the guy in historical dramas living in the mountains, fighting the Spanish or the government. To the authorities, he's a criminal. To the poor villagers he sometimes helps, he's a folk hero. The original 'rebelde.'
From 'tulis' (sharp point), possibly referring to their sharp weapons (like bolos).
ROOT MEANING: Pointed / Sharp point
Historically significant figure in Philippine history and folklore.
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🇵🇭 Maraming kuwento tungkol sa mga tulisan noong panahon ng mga Kastila.
🇺🇸 There are many stories about bandits during the Spanish era.
🇵🇭 Itinuring na bayani ng ilan ang tulisan na si Nardong Putik.
🇺🇸 The outlaw Nardong Putik was considered a hero by some.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.