Hilatsa (en. Recount)

/hiˈlat.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that recounts or clarifies an event.
The recount of her story is full of emotion.
Ang hilatsa ng kanyang kwento ay puno ng emosyon.
verb
The action of presenting or narrating an experience or event.
He needs time to recount his experience.
Kailangan niya ng oras para hilatsa ang kanyang karanasan.

Etymology

From the word ‘hilat’ meaning ‘story’ or ‘narrative’.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Narrate a recount
Tell about a particular experience.
Magsalaysay ng hilatsa

Related Words

hilat
The root word of 'hilatsa' referring to storytelling.
hilat

Slang Meanings

Goodbye
I'm leaving now, take care!
Hilatsa na ako, ingat ka!
Let's escape
Let's get out of here before we get caught!
Hilatsa na tayo bago pa mahuli!
Left
He might have left the party.
Baka hilatsa na siya sa party.