Salaysayan (en. Narrative)

/salaɪˈsajɐn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A collection of stories or narratives that provide a flow to an event.

The narrative of our town is filled with legends and stories of ancient people.

Ang salaysayan ng ating bayan ay puno ng mga alamat at kwento ng mga sinaunang tao.

The method of telling or narrating experiences.

The narrative is important in understanding the past.

Ang salaysayan ay mahalaga sa pag-unawa ng nakaraan.

A literary work focused on a specific theme or event.

His narrative reflects the challenges of life.

Ang kanyang salaysayan ay nagpapakita ng mga hamon ng buhay.

From the word 'salaysay' meaning 'story' or 'narrative', combined with the suffix '-an' indicating a place or thing.

narrative of life

The totality of a person's experiences and wisdom.

salaysayan ng buhay

history of the town

Past events in a particular place or community.

salaysayan ng bayan

narrative

A report or story that emphasizes events and characters.

salaysay

story

A narration of events, it can be real or fictional.

kuwento

story or tale

The story of his life is full of twists.

Ang salaysayan ng buhay niya ay puno ng twists.

narrative or account of events

I love your narrative about your road trip, it's so entertaining!

Gusto ko yung salaysayan mo tungkol sa road trip niyo, sobrang nakakaaliw!

anecdote or story from experience

I have a story I want to share, about my first time climbing a mountain.

May salaysayan akong gusto i-share, about sa first time kong umakyat ng bundok.