Pagsasalawal (en. Proverbial saying)

/paɡsasaˈlawal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A statement that represents wisdom or lessons learned from experience.

What he said is a good proverbial saying that should be considered.

Ang kanyang sinabi ay isang magandang pagsasalawal na dapat isaalang-alang.

A saying often used to describe a truth or principle.

In every proverb, there is meaning that we should follow.

Sa bawat pagsasalawal, may kahulugan na dapat nating sundin.

Relates experiences of people in a short but meaningful way.

Proverbs often contain life lessons.

Ang mga pagsasalawal ay kadalasang naglalaman ng mga leksiyon sa buhay.

proverb

What good is the grass, if the horse is already dead?

An example of a proverb teaching the importance of addressing needs timely.

Aanhin pa ang damo, kung patay na ang kabayo?

Don't count your chicks before the eggs have hatched.

A proverb meaning do not assume expected outcomes before they happen.

Huwag magbilang ng sisiw hangga't hindi pa napipisa ang itlog.

lesson

A lesson or truth learned from an experience.

aral

wisdom

Knowledge or understanding acquired from experience.

karunungan

quiet contemplation or reflection

When I'm alone, I often find myself in a state of introspection.

Pagka nag-iisa ako, madalas akong nasa estado ng pagsasalawal.

pondering over issues

Don't you notice? You spend a lot of time brooding over your problems.

Hindi mo ba napapansin? Ang dami mong pagsasalawal sa mga issues mo.