Kumuwenta (en. To recount)

/kuˈmuwenta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of providing a translation or narration.
He recounted his experiences in traveling.
Kumuwenta siya ng kanyang mga karanasan sa paglalakbay.
The process of organizing details or events.
He recounted the events in his life.
Kumuwenta siya ng mga pangyayari sa kanyang buhay.
Telling someone about something.
He recounted to me about his day at school.
Kumuwenta siya sa akin tungkol sa kanyang araw sa paaralan.

Etymology

Originating from the English word 'account' or 'recount'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You recount too!
Requesting another person to share their story.
Kumuwenta ka rin!
Recounting memories.
Telling stories about the past.
Kumuwenta ng mga alaala.

Related Words

narrative
A story or recounting of events.
salaysay
tale
A form of recounting events.
kwento

Slang Meanings

To recap or summarize.
Can you recap what happened at the party? They said it was fun!
Kumuwenta ka naman ng nangyari sa party, ang saya daw!
To tell a story or to narrate.
Just tell a funny story!
Kumuwenta ka na lang ng isang nakakatawang kwento!
To look into details or information about something.
Can you tell me about that new app?
Kumuwenta ka nga sa akin tungkol sa bagong app na yan.