Pagsaysayan (en. To tell or narrate)
/pag-say-sa-yan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of narrating or storytelling.
The narration of significant events is part of our culture.
Ang pagsaysayan ng mga mahahalagang pangyayari ay bahagi ng ating kultura.
Narration of an event or experience.
In his narration, he expressed his feelings.
Sa kanyang pagsaysayan, naipakita niya ang kanyang damdamin.
The way of constructing a story based on reality.
The narration of historical events is important.
Ang pagsaysayan ng mga kaganapan sa kasaysayan ay mahalaga.
Etymology
From the root word 'saysay' meaning meaning or reason, combined with the prefix 'pag-' and the suffix '-an'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Narration of life
Telling or narrating life experiences.
Pagsaysayan ng buhay
Related Words
story
A term used in narrating stories or events.
kuwento
biography
A record of events in a person's life.
talambuhay
Slang Meanings
speaking or conversing properly
I liked the way he/she spoke in his/her presentation, it was nice and clear.
Gusto ko yung pagsaysayan niya sa kanyang presentasyon, maganda at maliwanag.
using artistic language or wit in speaking
He/She should have studied harder for his/her speech, it lacked depth.
Dapat nag-aral pa siya ng mas maigi sa pagsaysayan, medyo kulang sa lalim.
sentence with a heavy message
His/Her speech was unique, truly inspiring.
Kakaiba ang pagsaysayan niya, nakakainspire talaga.