Biyograpo (en. Biography)

bi-o-gra-po

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A detailed account of a person's life.
His biography describes every stage of his life.
Ang kanyang biyograpo ay naglalarawan ng bawat yugto ng kanyang buhay.
A work that contains information about a person's experiences and successes.
Many canonical works in literature are based on the biographies of famous individuals.
Marami sa mga kanon na aklat sa literatura ang nakabase sa mga biyograpo ng mga kilalang tao.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'biografía'

Common Phrases and Expressions

biography of Filipino heroes
A work that describes the lives of famous heroes of the Philippines.
biyograpo ng mga bayaning Pilipino

Related Words

life story
A detailed account of a person's life, often focusing on their experiences and successes.
talambuhay
novel
A type of literature that tells fictional stories, which may include elements of biography.
nobela

Slang Meanings

Storyteller of life
He is the biographer of our teacher, always telling stories of his experiences.
Siya ang biyograpo ng aming guro, laging nagkukuwento ng kanyang mga karanasan.
Life writing
He is writing a biography of his late grandfather.
Nagsusulat siya ng biyograpo ng kanyang yumaong lolo.