Isalaysay (en. To narrate)
/i-sa-la-is/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action describing the explanation of a story or event.
We need to narrate what happened in the meeting.
Kailangan nating isalaysay ang mga nangyari sa pulong.
Presentation of details that provides clearer understanding.
He often narrates the lessons from his life.
Madalas niyang isalaysay ang mga aral mula sa kanyang buhay.
Building a story from experience or imagination.
The teacher should narrate the history of our country.
Dapat isalaysay ng guro ang kasaysayan ng ating bansa.
Etymology
salaysay (to narrate, tell) + is (to make) + -ay (a verbal suffix)
Common Phrases and Expressions
to narrate the story
to tell a story in detail
isalaysay ang kwento
to recount the experience
to share a personal experience
isalaysay ang karanasan
Related Words
narrative
A story or account about an event.
salaysay
narration
The process of telling or recounting events.
pagsasalaysay
Slang Meanings
Story
Just tell the story of what happened to you last night.
Isalaysay mo na lang yung nangyari sa iyo kagabi.
Narrate
Just narrate your trip to the beach!
Ikwento mo na lang yung trip ninyo sa beach!