From root: kwento
Usage Note
Kwentista is a formal term for a person who writes short stories. It is often used in literary or academic contexts.
Examples
" Kwentista ang tito ko. "
Natural Translation
My uncle is a short story writer.
Literal Translation
Short-story-writer the uncle my.
" Ang nanay ko ay isang kwentista. "
Natural Translation
My mother is a short story writer.
Literal Translation
The mother my is a short-story-writer.
" Naging kilalang kwentista siya matapos mailathala ang kanyang mga akda sa ilang magasing pampanitikan sa buong bansa. "
Natural Translation
He became a well-known short story writer after his works were published in several literary magazines across the country.
Literal Translation
Became known short-story-writer he after published the his works in several magazines literary in whole country.
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