eksena
ekséna with stress marks
scene
Usage Note
Eksena is used both in theatrical and cinematic contexts for a scene in a play or film, and colloquially to describe a dramatic public display of emotion. The phrase gumawa ng eksena is a common expression for behaving melodramatically in public.
Examples
" Nakakaiyak ang eksena. "
Natural Translation
The scene is tear-jerking.
Literal Translation
Tear-causing the scene.
" May gulo na eksena sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
There is a chaotic scene at the corner.
Literal Translation
There-is trouble that scene in corner.
" Huwag ka nang gumawa ng eksena dito dahil nakakahiya na tayo sa mga tao. "
Natural Translation
Stop making a scene here because we're already embarrassing ourselves in front of people.
Literal Translation
Don't you anymore make of scene here because embarrassing already we to the people.
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