From root: kwento
Usage Note
Pagkukuwento refers to the act or manner of narrating a story. It is often used to describe the performance or process of sharing information.
Examples
" Masaya ang pagkukuwento niya. "
Natural Translation
His storytelling is fun.
Literal Translation
Fun the storytelling his.
" Magaling siya sa pagkukuwento. "
Natural Translation
He/she is good at storytelling.
Literal Translation
Good he/she at storytelling.
" Sa kanyang pagkukuwento tungkol sa digmaan, naramdaman naming parang naroon kami sa eksena. "
Natural Translation
In his storytelling about the war, we felt as if we were there in the scene.
Literal Translation
In his storytelling about the war, felt by-us as-if there we in the scene.
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