Kathakatha (en. Tale)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A story or narrative that can be true or fictional.
Similar to fables, tales convey life lessons.
Ang katulad ng mga kathakatha ay nagpapahayag ng mga aral sa buhay.
A type of literature that may contain mythology or legend.
Many tales contain the myths of ancient peoples.
Maraming kathakatha ang naglalaman ng mga mitolohiya ng mga sinaunang tao.
A story or narrative that utilizes elements of imagination.
His tale was filled with wondrous experiences.
Ang kanyang kathakatha ay puno ng mga kagila-gilalas na karanasan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
heroic tale
A story about prominent characters with brave deeds.
kathakatha ng bayani
love story
A tale focused on the theme of love.
kathakatha ng pag-ibig
Related Words
narrative
A type of literature that recounts a story or experience.
pasalaysay
legend
A type of tale that describes stories about the origins of things.
alamat
Slang Meanings
gossip or rumors
They were joking around about the gossip at school.
Nagkakulitan sila tungkol sa mga kathakatha sa paaralan.
tall tale
Don't believe the gossip from the elders; it's all just a tall tale.
Huwag kang maniwala sa mga kathakatha ng mga matatanda, puro kwentong barbero lang 'yun.
talker or spreader of stories
He is the one spreading the stories in our group.
Siya ang kumakalat ng mga kathakatha sa grupo namin.