Pabula (en. Fable)

pa-boo-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A short story that usually has a moral similar to fables.

The 'The Ant and the Grasshopper' is a famous fable that teaches the importance of being hardworking.

Ang 'Ang Sipit at ang Ibon' ay isang sikat na pabula na nagtuturo ng kahalagahan ng pagiging tapat.

A story that uses animals as main characters.

In this fable, the animals speak and act like humans.

Sa pabulang ito, ang mga hayop ay nagsasalita at kumikilos tulad ng mga tao.

It conveys a moral lesson to the readers.

Fables often bring lessons that are easily understood by children.

Ang mga pabula ay kadalasang nagdadala ng mga aral na madaling maiintindihan ng mga bata.

This focuses on the Latin word 'fabulare' which means 'to speak' or 'to narrate'.

fable of life

A story that provides important lessons about life.

pabula ng buhay

legend

A story that describes the origin of something or a place, often with an element of the supernatural.

alamat

folk tale

A story created by the people in a community expressing their experiences and culture.

kwentong bayan

story with a lesson

The fable 'The Tortoise and the Monkey' has a good message.

Yung pabula na 'Ang Pagong at ang Matsing' ay may magandang mensahe.

not a true story

What you’re saying is just a fable, that didn't really happen.

Yung sinasabi mo na pabula lang yun, hindi naman yan nangyari.

depict characters with personalities

In this fable, there are many characters that seem to have personalities and they learn.

Sa pabulang ito, maraming karakter na tila may personalidad at natututo sila.