Pagsasaysay (en. Narration)
/paɡsasaysay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of expressing or reporting a story or event.
His narration of his travel experience was very interesting.
Ang kanyang pagsasaysay sa karanasan niya sa paglalakbay ay napaka-interesante.
The form of storytelling that is often written or spoken.
The narration in this work is full of moving details.
Ang pagsasaysay sa akdang ito ay puno ng mga detalyeng nakahihikbi.
An art of conveying information in an artistic and interesting manner.
Narration is an important part of literature.
Ang pagsasaysay ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng literatura.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'saysay' which means 'meaning' or 'significance' with the prefix 'pag-' indicating a process or action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
recounting memories
the process of narrating significant experiences and memories.
pagsasaysay ng mga alaala
story narration
the art of storytelling that contains details and lessons.
pagsasaysay ng kwento
Related Words
narrative
Indicates the way of expression through storytelling.
narratibong
translation
A process of translating words or stories from one language to another.
salin
Slang Meanings
Storytelling or narration of experiences.
Let's share stories of the youth's experiences in the barrio.
Kwentuhan tayo ng mga pagsasaysay ng mga kabataan sa barrio.
Chit-chat or discussion about events.
We gathered on the corner for a fun chat about the news.
Sama-sama kami sa kanto para sa isang masayang pagsasaysay ng mga balita.
Telling stories or anecdotes shared among friends.
It all started with a simple storytelling of funny anecdotes.
Nagsimula ang lahat sa isang simpleng pagsasaysay ng mga nakakatawang anekdota.