Epika (en. Epic)

é-pi-ka

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A long poem or literary work that tells the extraordinary deeds of people, usually heroes.

The Iliad and Odyssey are examples of epics from Greece.

Ang Iliad at Odyssey ay mga halimbawa ng mga epika na mula sa Greece.

A category of literature that focuses on large themes and dramatic sentiments.

In this course, we will study the structure of epics in various cultures.

Sa kursong ito, pag-aaralan natin ang estruktura ng epika sa iba’t ibang kultura.

A work of art that uses literary elements, such as symbolism and imagery.

Many epics use symbolism to convey their message.

Maraming epika ang gumagamit ng simbolismo upang ipahayag ang kanilang mensahe.

From the Greek word 'epikos'.

epic story

A story filled with exciting events and uncertainty in the outcome.

epikong kwento

epic of the nation

An epic that narrates the stories and culture of a nation.

epiko ng bayan

hero

A person whose good and noble qualities provide great inspiration.

bayani

narrative

The process of telling a story or recounting events.

salaysay

An amazing story or experience

His story about that storm was so epic, it felt like a movie!

Sobrang epika ng kwento niya sa bagyong iyon, parang pelikula!

Really cool or awesome

The stunt he did earlier was epic!

Ang ginawa niyang stunt kanina, epika!

Of very high level or quality

That album is epic! There's not a single song you would skip.

Yung album na yun, epika! Wala kang itatapon na kanta.