Pasalaysay (en. Narrative)

pah-sah-lah-iss-ay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of narrating events.
He narrates his experiences in life.
Sumasalaysay siya ng mga karanasan niya sa buhay.
adjective
Pertaining to narrative or storytelling.
The narrative style of writing conveys events in a story.
Ang pasalaysay na estilo ng pagsusulat ay nagpapahayag ng mga pangyayari sa isang kwento.
Telling a story in a specific way that is clear and detailed.
This work has a narrative tone and is full of engaging details.
Ang akdang ito ay may pasalaysay na tono at puno ng mga detalyeng nakakaengganyo.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'salaysay' which means story or narrative account.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Narrative story
A story that tells events in a logical sequence.
Pasalaysay na kwento

Related Words

narrative
A story or narrative account that presents events.
salaysay

Slang Meanings

Stories, narratives
He has a lot of stories about his life.
Ang dami niyang pasalaysay tungkol sa kanyang buhay.
About, regarding
His narrative is about his experiences abroad.
Ang kanyang pasalaysay ay tungkol sa mga karanasan niya sa abroad.