Meaning & Definition
noun
A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic.
The Icelandic sagas offer a glimpse into the lives of the Norse heroes and their epic adventures.
A narrative or legend, often involving a number of events or characters, typically representing a significant or sweeping story.
Her family's saga includes tales of migration, adventure, and survival through generations.
A prolonged or complicated series of events.
The saga of the company's rise from bankruptcy to a thriving enterprise is truly inspiring.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'saga', meaning 'a saying' or 'narrative'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
saga continues:
A phrase indicating that a situation is ongoing or unresolved.
saga unfolds:
Used to describe when events of a story develop or become clear over time.
Slang Meanings
A long and drawn-out story or situation, often considered tedious.
This meeting is turning into a real saga.
A dramatic and elaborate tale involving many ups and downs.
Her relationship has become a saga with all its highs and lows.