Sinopsis (en. Synopsis)

si-nop-sis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A brief summary of a work or note that presents the main idea and theme.
His synopsis shows the main characters and their goals.
Ang kanyang sinopsis ay nagpapakita ng mga pangunahing tauhan at ang kanilang mga layunin.
A summary that expresses important points from a larger text.
He wrote a synopsis for his research to quickly communicate his findings.
Nagsulat siya ng sinopsis para sa kanyang pananaliksik upang mabilis na maipahayag ang kanyang mga natuklasan.
A brief description of a movie, book, or show.
The synopsis of the movie gives an idea of what viewers can expect.
Ang sinopsis ng pelikula ay nagbibigay ng ideya kung ano ang aasahan ng mga manonood.

Etymology

from the Greek word 'synopsis' meaning 'a summary of parts'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to create a synopsis
to write a summary of a work or text
gumawa ng sinopsis
to provide a synopsis
to express the main idea of a work
magbigay ng sinopsis

Related Words

summary
A detailed short compilation of information from an original text.
buod
analysis
A deeper study and examination of a particular work.
pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

summary
That's the synopsis of the book, it's really intriguing.
Iyan ang sinopsis ng libro, sobrang nakakaintriga.
short version
I need a synopsis for our project, just the short version.
Kailangan ko ng sinopsis para sa project namin, yung short version lang.
snap
Synopses are in demand among students, especially when exams come.
In-demand ang sinopsis sa mga studyante, lalo na pag magka-exam.