banghay
bangháy with stress marks
plot; conjugation
Usage Note
Banghay has two distinct uses: in literature and storytelling it means the plot or storyline of a work, and in grammar it refers to the conjugation or inflection of verbs. Filipino grammar instruction relies heavily on the term banghay ng pandiwa (verb conjugation), making it familiar to anyone who has studied Tagalog formally.
Examples
" Maganda ang banghay ng kuwento. "
Natural Translation
The plot of the story is good.
Literal Translation
Good the plot of-the story.
" Masalimuot ang banghay ng pelikula pero maganda. "
Natural Translation
The plot of the movie is complicated but beautiful.
Literal Translation
Complicated the plot of-the movie but beautiful.
" Bago tayo magsimulang sumulat, kailangan nating pag-isipang mabuti ang banghay upang hindi malito ang mambabasa. "
Natural Translation
Before we start writing, we need to think carefully about the plot so the reader doesn't get confused.
Literal Translation
Before we start writing, need our to-think well the plot so-that not confused the reader.
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