Salaysay (en. Narrative)
/saˈlaj.saj/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A story or sharing of events.
His narrative about his experience in the war is touching.
Ang kanyang salaysay tungkol sa karanasan sa digmaan ay nakaaantig.
A form of art that tells a story.
The narrative is an important part of literature.
Ang salaysay ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng panitikan.
Description of events in a logical order.
The narrative should have a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Ang salaysay ay dapat may malinaw na simula, gitna, at wakas.
Etymology
word from Spanish 'relato'
Common Phrases and Expressions
narrative of life
Story of a person's experiences.
salaysay ng buhay
historical narrative
Story that describes events in history.
salaysay ng kasaysayan
Related Words
narrative
A word describing a storytelling style.
narratibo
telling
The process of presenting a story or information.
pagsasalaysay
Slang Meanings
story
Grandpa's story about his youth is super entertaining.
Ang salaysay ni Lolo tungkol sa kanyang kabataan ay super nakakaaliw.
narration
I love the narrations from the teachers in the classroom, full of action!
Gusto ko ang salaysay ng mga guro sa klasrum, puno ng aksyon!
gossip
What's the gossip? Your story last week was a bit dramatic, huh!
Anong chika? Ang salaysay mo last week medyo dramatic ha!