Prosa (en. Prose)
pro-sah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of literature that expresses thoughts in a continuous flow of sentences.
Prose is often used in stories and essays.
Ang prosa ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga kwento at sanaysay.
A style of writing that does not use verses or rhythm.
Novels are typically written in prose.
Ang mga nobela ay karaniwang isinulat sa prosa.
Writing that uses ordinary language and is not poetry.
Her prose is clear and easy to understand.
Ang kanyang prosa ay malinaw at madaling maunawaan.
Etymology
Latin: 'prosa', meaning 'straight' or 'direct speech'
Common Phrases and Expressions
prose of life
Description of life's experiences in a straightforward and clear manner.
prosa ng buhay
writing prose
The process of creating works in prose form.
pagsulat ng prosa
Related Words
poetry
A form of literature that uses rhythm and meter.
tula
novel
A long story written in prose form.
nobela
Slang Meanings
Quick stories or gossip
Have you heard her prosa? Wow, she has so many stories!
Narinig mo na ba yung prosa niya? Grabe, ang dami niyang kwento!
A simultaneous conversation, like an endless chat
Wow, that's like prosa, everyone is talking one after another!
Aba, parang prosa lang yan, sunod-sunod ang lahat ng sinasabi!