Lola Basyang
pseudonym of Severino Reyes
Usage Note
Lola Basyang was the pen name used by playwright and writer Severino Reyes (1861–1942) when he authored children's stories and fables in the Tagalog magazine Liwayway. The name has become iconic in Philippine children's literature and is still widely recognized today.
Examples
" Binasa namin si Lola Basyang. "
Natural Translation
We read Lola Basyang.
Literal Translation
Read we Lola Basyang.
" Mahilig ako sa kwento ni Lola Basyang. "
Natural Translation
I like Lola Basyang's stories.
Literal Translation
Fond I in story of Lola Basyang.
" Tuwing gabi, ikinukwento ng aking lola ang mga kwento ni Lola Basyang na natutuhan niya noong bata pa siya. "
Natural Translation
Every night, my grandmother tells the stories of Lola Basyang that she learned when she was still a child.
Literal Translation
Every night, tells of my grandmother the plural story of Lola Basyang that learned she when child still she.
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