Parisidyo (en. Parables)

pa-ri-si-dyo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A story that contains a lesson or message.
This parable teaches the importance of honesty.
Ang parisidyo na ito ay nagtuturo ng kahalagahan ng katapatan.
A story often involving animals with human characteristics.
In the parable, the animals represent different people in society.
Sa parisidyo, ang mga hayop ay kumakatawan sa iba't ibang tao sa lipunan.
An important part of Christian teachings.
Many parables are written in the Bible to provide lessons to people.
Maraming parisidyo ang nakasulat sa Bibliya upang magbigay ng mga aral sa mga tao.

Etymology

Sanskrit

Common Phrases and Expressions

parable of the good Samaritan
A story that illustrates the importance of helping others.
parisidyo ng mabuting samaritano
parable of the lost sheep
A story that teaches love and value for each individual.
parisidyo ng nawawalang tupa

Related Words

story
A narrative that contains events or ideas.
kwento
lesson
A message or teaching derived from experience or story.
aral

Slang Meanings

Being sulky or moody when one is looking for attention.
Why are you being parisidyo? Why don't you talk to me?
Bakit ka parisidyo? Bakit di mo ako kausapin?
Being defensive or acting out because of something they are going through.
Alex is always parisidyo whenever there are problems at home.
Laging parisidyo si Alex tuwing may problema sa bahay.