Sansala (en. Diary)

sahn-sah-lah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of book or record where a person writes their thoughts, experiences, and events daily.
I write in my diary every night to express how I feel.
Nagsusulat ako sa aking sansala tuwing gabi para maipahayag ang aking nararamdaman.
A personal record of special events in life.
I swam in the sea, and it’s an unforgettable experience recorded in my diary.
Lumangoy ako sa dagat, at ito ay isang di malilimutang karanasan na nai-record sa aking sansala.
A collection of thoughts and feelings that can be revisited in the future.
My diary is full of memories from my youth.
Ang sansala ko ay puno ng mga alaala mula sa aking kabataan.

Etymology

Spanish word 'zanzala', meaning 'imagine' or 'single'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Write in your diary
Record events or thoughts in your personal record.
Isulat mo sa sansala mo

Related Words

reminder
An object or event that brings back memories from the past that may relate to the diary.
paalaala

Slang Meanings

A unique or cool person
Who’s that with you? They look cool!
Sino yang kasama mo? Mukhang sansala ah!
Really impressive
His dance moves are so impressive!
Ang sansala ng mga moves niya sa sayaw!
A person full of joy
That’s Mark for you, he’s always so cheerful!
Basta 'yang si Mark, sansala yan! Laging masaya!