To tell a story (tl. Dumama)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong dumama ng kwento.
I want to tell a story.
Context: daily life Siya ay dumama tungkol sa kanyang araw.
He told a story about his day.
Context: daily life Ang guro ay dumama ng magandang kwento.
The teacher told a story with a good lesson.
Context: school Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kahapon, dumama ako ng kwento sa harap ng klase.
Yesterday, I told a story in front of the class.
Context: school Natuwa ang mga bata sa kwentong dumama ng aking lola.
The children enjoyed the story told by my grandmother.
Context: family Minsan, ako ay dumama ng kwento sa aking mga kaibigan sa parke.
Sometimes, I tell stories to my friends in the park.
Context: social Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa kanyang aklat, siya ay dumama ng mga kwento na puno ng aral.
In his book, he told stories that were full of lessons.
Context: literature Ang sining ng dumama ng kwento ay mahalaga sa ating kultura.
The art of telling stories is important in our culture.
Context: culture Marami ang naantig sa mga kwentong dumama ni Dr. Jose Rizal.
Many were touched by the stories told by Dr. Jose Rizal.
Context: history Synonyms
- magsalaysay
- narrate