Salaysalay (en. Narration)

sah-lah-ee-sah-lah-ee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term used to describe the process of recounting a story or narrative.
The narration she created felt like a very simple story.
Ang salaysalay na ginawa niya ay tila isang napakapayak na kwento.
A form of storytelling that is expressed in a particular style or manner.
The narration in her book is filled with entertaining details.
Ang salaysalay sa kanyang aklat ay puno ng mga detalyeng nakakaaliw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

narrative of life
A narration about the experiences and events in a person's life.
salaysalay ng buhay

Related Words

narrative
A story or account that recounts events.
salaysay
story
A common narrative often with a moral lesson.
kuwento

Slang Meanings

gossip
There’s so much gossip about them at the corner.
Ang dami ng salaysalay tungkol sa kanila sa kanto.
stories that aren't true
What he's saying might just be made-up stories; don't take it too seriously.
Baka salaysalay lang ang sinasabi niya, huwag mo masyadong seryosohin.
gossiping
The gossiping in their group is fun; there's always some gossip going on.
Masaya ang salaysalay sa kanilang grupo, laging nandiyan ang tsismis.