From root: kwento
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkuwento
nag-ku-WEN-to
told a story
Present (Incomplete)
nagkukuwento
nag-ku-ku-WEN-to
telling a story
Future (Contemplated)
magkukuwento
mag-ku-ku-WEN-to
will tell a story
Usage Note
Magkuwento is used when narrating stories or sharing personal experiences with others in a social context. It is a fundamental part of 'kuwentuhan,' a common Filipino pastime of casual conversation and storytelling.
Examples
" Magkuwento ka sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Tell us a story.
Literal Translation
Tell-a-story you to us.
" Mahusay si lolo magkuwento ng kasaysayan. "
Natural Translation
Grandfather is good at telling history stories.
Literal Translation
Good grandfather to tell a story of history.
" Tuwing gabi, nagkukuwento ang aking lola tungkol sa kanyang kabataan habang umiinom kami ng tsokolate. "
Natural Translation
Every night, my grandmother tells stories about her youth while we drink hot chocolate.
Literal Translation
Every night, telling-stories the my grandmother about her youth while drinking we of chocolate.
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