EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to ask someone to tell a story...
to fool one another; to mess with each other...
to wander; to roam; to go out for leisure...
Pang-uri
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/pa-KWEN-to/
FIL: Isang pakiusap na magsalaysay o magbahagi ng isang kuwento o pangyayari.
EN: to ask someone to tell a story
The magic word you use to get the latest 'chismis' (gossip) from your favorite tita or office mate. It's the verbal cue that means 'spill the tea!' The full, unedited version, please.
From Spanish 'cuento' (story), with the Tagalog request prefix 'pa-'.
ROOT MEANING: story, narrative
Often used in an informal, conversational context as a request, like 'pakwento naman'.
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🇵🇭 Uy, pakwento naman tungkol sa bakasyon ninyo sa Boracay!
🇺🇸 Hey, tell me a story about your vacation in Boracay!
🇵🇭 Lumapit ang mga bata sa kanilang lolo at nagsabing, "Lolo, pakwento po!"
🇺🇸 The children approached their grandfather and said, "Grandpa, please tell us a story!"
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.