historya
históryà with stress marks
history
Usage Note
Historya is borrowed from Spanish 'historia' and is used interchangeably with the native 'kasaysayan' (history). In casual conversation, 'historya' often also means a story or narrative — 'anong historya iyon?' (what's that story/situation?). The dual meaning makes it a versatile word in both formal and informal registers.
Examples
" Gusto ko ang historya. "
Natural Translation
I like history.
Literal Translation
Like I the history.
" Pag-aralan natin ang historya ng Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
Let us study the history of the Philippines.
Literal Translation
Study we the history of-the Philippines.
" Ipinaliwanag ng lola ang buong historya kung paano nagkakilala ang kanyang mga magulang noong panahon ng digmaan. "
Natural Translation
Grandmother explained the whole story of how her parents met during the time of the war.
Literal Translation
Explained by grandmother the whole story how met the her parents during time of war.
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