Kasaysayan (en. History)

ka-say-sa-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Knowledge or study of events that happened in the past.
The history of the Philippines is full of important events.
Ang kasaysayan ng Pilipinas ay puno ng mga mahahalagang pangyayari.
Record of significant events in a place or country.
The history of Rome is filled with powerful emperors.
Ang kasaysayan ng Roma ay puno ng mga makapangyarihang emperador.
Content or narrative of people's experiences from the past.
History provides lessons from the mistakes of the past.
Ang kasaysayan ay nagbibigay ng aral mula sa mga pagkakamali ng nakaraan.

Etymology

Originated from the word 'saysay' which means joy or truth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

history of the world
Study of events and knowledge in the history of the entire world.
kasaysayan ng mundo
history of the town
Record of significant events and people in a particular town.
kasaysayan ng bayan

Related Words

research
A process of investigation or study to learn about past events.
paghahanapbuhay
social studies
The art of studying humanity and society, including history.
araling panlipunan

Slang Meanings

story of the country
The history of our town is full of colorful tales.
Ang kasaysayan ng bayan natin ay puno ng mga makulay na kwento.
past life
I feel like I know things from my history or past life.
Feeling ko, may alam akong mga bagay mula sa aking kasaysayan o past life.
old school
His ideas about education are like history, so old school!
Ang kanyang mga ideya tungkol sa edukasyon ay parang kasaysayan, sobrang old school!