Pagkukuwento (en. Storytelling)

pag-ku-ku-wen-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of narrating a story or event.
The storytelling of his experience is noteworthy.
Ang pagkukuwento ng kanyang karanasan ay kapansin-pansin.
A method of representing events through words.
Storytelling is important in expressing emotions.
Ang pagkukuwento ay mahalaga sa pagpapahayag ng damdamin.
An art form that tells stories using various media.
Storytelling in film contributed to her success.
Ang pagkukuwento sa pelikula ay nakatulong sa kanyang tagumpay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kuwento' meaning story or tale; the prefix 'pag-' indicates a verbal action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tell a story
narrate a story or event
magkuwento ng isang kuwento
storytelling in front of an audience
narrating to an audience
pagkukuwento sa harap ng madla

Related Words

story
A term that refers to a narrative that may be true or fictional.
kuwento
translation
The process of converting a literary text from one language to another.
salin

Slang Meanings

Storytelling or chatting
Let's chat by the river later!
Kwentuhan tayo sa tabi ng ilog mamaya!
Gossip or informal talk
There’s a lot of gossip about us right now!
Ang daming chika tungkol sa atin ngayon!
Join in on the story
Can I join in on your story?
Puwede ba akong makisali sa iyong kwento?
A flood of stories
Wow, his stories were so many that I couldn't sleep!
Grabe, ang buhos ng kwento niya, hindi na ako nakatulog!