Alaala (en. Memory)

/ˌʌlˈɑːləˌlɑː/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Something left or remembered from the past.
His memory of their vacation is always amusing.
Ang kanyang alaala sa kanilang bakasyon ay laging nakakaaliw.
A mental representation of experiences.
The memory of his childhood is full of joy.
Ang alaala ng kanyang pagkabata ay puno ng kasiyahan.
The mind's ability to store and recall information.
Memories are important for our identity.
Mahalaga ang mga alaala para sa ating pagkatao.

Etymology

root word: memory

Common Phrases and Expressions

Memories of the past
Things we want to recall or remember from past times.
Alaala ng nakaraan
Remember the memories
A reminder that past experiences are important.
Alalahanin ang alaala

Related Words

memories
Many or a collection of memories.
mga alaala
national memories
Memories that are important in the history of a place or country.
alaalang bayan

Slang Meanings

memories that you just carry in your mind
I have so many memories from when I was a kid, always playing outside.
Dami kong alaala sa batang ako, lagi nakong naglalaro sa labas.
nostalgia for something that's gone
I always get wrapped in memories when I think of grandma.
Lagi akong nababalot ng alaala pag naalala ko si lola.
past moments that make you happy
The memories we had in high school were so fun!
Yung mga alaala natin nung high school, sobrang saya!