kuwento
kuwénto with stress marks
story
Usage Note
Kuwento, from the Spanish 'cuento', is one of the most common Tagalog words for a story or tale. It encompasses everything from childhood bedtime stories to gossip and personal anecdotes. 'Mag-kuwento' (to tell a story) is a central part of Filipino social interaction, and oral storytelling remains a vibrant cultural tradition.
Examples
" Ang ganda ng kuwento mo. "
Natural Translation
Your story is so good.
Literal Translation
The beauty of-the story your.
" Makinig kayo sa kuwento ni Lola tungkol sa digmaan. "
Natural Translation
Listen to Grandma's story about the war.
Literal Translation
Listen you to-the story of Grandma about the war.
" Tuwing magtitipon ang buong pamilya, may kuwento si Lolo tungkol sa kanyang kabataan na hindi namin sinasawaan. "
Natural Translation
Whenever the whole family gathers, Grandpa has a story about his youth that we never get tired of.
Literal Translation
Whenever will-gather the whole family, has story Grandpa about his youth that not we tire-of.
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