EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to tell a story; to narrate...
then, afterwards, and then...
finished, done, completed...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/mag-KWEN-to/
FIL: Ang pagsasalaysay ng isang kuwento o pangyayari, pasalita man o pasulat.
EN: to tell a story; to narrate
This is the official verb for 'chismis' (gossip) but in a more socially acceptable form. When your tita asks you to 'magkwento ka naman,' she's really asking for the latest tea on your love life, career, or that cousin you both don't like. It's the foundation of Filipino social gatherings.
From Spanish 'cuento' (story).
`magkwento` is the more common and modern spelling. `magkuwento` is an older, alternative spelling but is still understood.
💬 JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
VOTE, COMMENT, AND HELP IMPROVE THIS DEFINITION
🇵🇭 Mahilig si Lola na magkwento tungkol sa kanyang kabataan.
🇺🇸 Grandma loves to tell stories about her youth.
🇵🇭 Magkwento ka naman tungkol sa bakasyon mo sa Palawan.
🇺🇸 Tell us a story about your vacation in Palawan.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.