Mananalaysay (en. Narrator)

/manaˈnalaɪs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who tells or presents a narrative.
The narrator has the ability to convey stories with emotion.
Ang mananalaysay ay may kakayahang magpahayag ng mga kwento nang may damdamin.
A person responsible for explaining a story to others.
Maria is known as the best narrator in their group.
Kilala si Maria bilang pinakamahusay na mananalaysay sa kanilang grupo.
A storyteller who conveys a message through a narrative.
The narrator provided important information in their story.
Ang mananalaysay ay nagbigay ng mahalagang impormasyon sa kanyang kwento.

Etymology

Root word: 'salaysay' meaning story or narration.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Narrator of stories
A person who tells stories about various experiences.
Mananalaysay ng mga kwento

Related Words

narration
A story or account that is narrated.
salaysay
story
A narration with a beginning, middle, and end.
kuwento

Slang Meanings

storyteller
I hope to be a storyteller of my life stories to other people.
Sana maging mananalaysay ako ng mga kwento ng buhay ko sa ibang tao.
a person who tells stories
Sometimes, she seems like a great storyteller, she has so many stories!
Minsan, parang ang galing niyang kwentista, sobrang dami ng kwento niya!
narrator
The narrator in the movie is a great storyteller.
Yung narrator sa movie ay isang mahusay na mananalaysay.