kasabihan
kasabíhan with stress marks
proverb, saying
From root: sabi
Usage Note
Kasabihan is derived from sabi (to say) and refers to a proverb or traditional saying that encapsulates folk wisdom. Filipino kasabihan often use nature imagery and are passed down through generations as moral guides, forming a recognized part of the country's literary heritage.
Examples
" May kasabihan tungkol sa pasensya. "
Natural Translation
There's a saying about patience.
Literal Translation
Has saying about patience.
" May kasabihan na 'ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan'. "
Natural Translation
There is a saying: 'One who does not look back at where they came from will not reach their destination'.
Literal Translation
Has saying 'the not-knowing to-look-back at where-came-from will-not reach-to where-going-to'.
" Madalas banggitin ng lola ko ang isang lumang kasabihan tuwing nahihirapan kami sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother often mentions an old saying whenever we are having a hard time in life.
Literal Translation
Often mention by grandmother mine the one old saying every-time struggling we in life.
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