From root: saysay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsaysay
nag-say-SAY
narrated
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasaysay
nag-sa-say-SAY
narrating
Future (Contemplated)
magsasaysay
mag-sa-say-SAY
will narrate
Usage Note
Magsaysay is used in formal, literary, or legal contexts when declaring a testimony or providing a detailed account of events. It is much less common than 'magkuwento', which is the standard term for narrating stories in casual conversation.
Examples
" Magsaysay ka ng totoo. "
Natural Translation
Narrate the truth.
Literal Translation
Narrate you of truth.
" Kailangan mong magsaysay ng mga pangyayari nang tama. "
Natural Translation
You need to narrate the events correctly.
Literal Translation
Need you to narrate of the events correctly.
" Sa harap ng hukuman, kinailangan ng saksi na magsaysay ng buong pangyayari nang walang itinatago. "
Natural Translation
In front of the court, the witness had to narrate the entire incident without hiding anything.
Literal Translation
In front of court, needed of witness to narrate of whole incident with-no being-hidden.
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