sanaysay
sanáysay with stress marks
essay; short composition
From root: sanay
Usage Note
Sanaysay is the standard Tagalog/Filipino term for a written essay or composition, used widely in the Philippine school system. Students from grade school through university are regularly assigned sanaysay as a way of developing their Filipino writing skills. The word is derived from the root sanay (practice, skilled).
Examples
" Mahaba ang aking sanaysay. "
Natural Translation
My essay is long.
Literal Translation
Long the my essay.
" Sumulat siya ng sanaysay. "
Natural Translation
He/She wrote an essay.
Literal Translation
Wrote he/she of essay.
" Bago magpasa ng sanaysay, mahalagang basahing muli ito upang matiyak na maayos ang daloy ng mga ideya. "
Natural Translation
Before submitting an essay, it is important to read it again to make sure the flow of ideas is smooth.
Literal Translation
Before submit of essay, important to-read again it so-that ensure that orderly the flow of the ideas.
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