From root: kwento
Usage Note
Kuwento-kuwento refers to unverified information or rumors passed around by word of mouth. It suggests that the information might not be entirely factual.
Examples
" Puro kuwento-kuwento lang iyan. "
Natural Translation
That is just all hearsay.
Literal Translation
Pure hearsay only that.
" Huwag kang maniniwala sa kuwento-kuwento. "
Natural Translation
Do not believe in hearsay.
Literal Translation
Don't you believe in hearsay.
" Bago mo paniwalaan ang kuwento-kuwento sa kapitbahayan, mabuting tanungin mo muna ang taong sangkot. "
Natural Translation
Before you believe the hearsay in the neighborhood, it is best to first ask the person involved.
Literal Translation
Before you believe the hearsay in neighborhood, good ask you first the person involved.
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