Hikayat (en. Narrative)

/hiˈka.jat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of literature that narrates events, experiences, or stories.

The narrative of the heroes is often part of our culture.

Ang hikayat ng mga bayani ay kadalasang bahagi ng ating kultura.

An ethnic story or legend that often contains moral lessons.

Many narratives illustrate the traditions and beliefs of people.

Maraming hikayat ang naglalarawan ng mga tradisyon at paniniwala ng mga tao.

A narrative that may be true or false, which serves as a source of lessons and community morals.

This narrative sheds light on the true state of society.

Ang hikayat na ito ay nagbibigay liwanag sa tunay na kalagayan ng lipunan.

from the Arabic word 'حكاية' (hikayah), meaning story or narrative.

folk narrative

a patriotic narrative that recounts folk stories.

hikayat ng bayan

narrative full of lessons

a story that contains important lessons for people.

hikayat na puno ng aral

literature

The totality of written works with cultural significance.

panitikan

legends

Stories that explain the origins of things, people, or places.

mga alamat

story of the supernatural or folklore

I was really amazed by the hikayats about fairies.

Laking hanga ko sa mga hikayat na tungkol sa mga engkanto.

saga or long story

His life is like a hikayat, full of twists and turns.

Parang isang hikayat ang buhay niya, puno ng twists at turns.