saysay
saysáy with stress marks
value; worth; significance
Usage Note
Saysay refers to the point or significance of something, and is most commonly used in the phrase 'walang saysay' to describe something as meaningless or pointless. It captures both the practical value of an object and the deeper cultural importance of an event or story.
Examples
" Walang saysay ang reklamo niya. "
Natural Translation
His complaint has no point.
Literal Translation
No point the complaint his.
" May saysay ang kanyang sinabi. "
Natural Translation
What he said has significance.
Literal Translation
Has significance the his/her said.
" Kahit gaano katagal kami nag-usap, parang walang saysay dahil hindi naman siya nakikinig sa anumang sinasabi ko. "
Natural Translation
No matter how long we talked, it felt pointless because he wasn't listening to anything I said.
Literal Translation
Even how long we talked, like no point because not he listening to whatever saying I.
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