Documentary in Tagalog

“Documentary” in Tagalog is “Dokumentaryo” or “Pelikulang Pangkasaysayan”. This term refers to films or programs that provide factual information about real events, people, or issues. Documentaries are popular in the Philippines for education and entertainment, covering topics from nature to social issues. Let’s explore the meaning, synonyms, and usage examples below.

[Words] = Documentary

[Definition]

• Documentary /ˌdɒkjʊˈmentəri/
• Noun: A film or television or radio program that provides a factual record or report about real events, people, or situations.
• Adjective: Consisting of or based on official documents; relating to documentation.

[Synonyms] = Dokumentaryo, Pelikulang Pangkasaysayan, Pelikulang Pang-edukasyon, Factual na Programa, Dokyumentari

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: We watched a documentary about marine life in the Philippines last night.
• Ex1_PH: Nanonood kami ng dokumentaryo tungkol sa buhay-dagat sa Pilipinas kagabi.
• Ex2_EN: The documentary filmmaker spent three years researching and filming the project.
• Ex2_PH: Ang gumagawa ng dokumentaryo ay gumugol ng tatlong taon sa pagsasaliksik at pagkuha ng pelikula.
• Ex3_EN: This award-winning documentary explores the effects of climate change on island nations.
• Ex3_PH: Ang dokumentaryo na ito na nanalo ng parangal ay tumutulay sa mga epekto ng pagbabago ng klima sa mga bansang pulo.
• Ex4_EN: Students are required to watch a historical documentary and write a report about it.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga estudyante ay kinakailangang manood ng makasaysayang dokumentaryo at sumulat ng ulat tungkol dito.
• Ex5_EN: The documentary evidence presented in court helped prove his innocence.
• Ex5_PH: Ang dokumentaryong katibayan na ipinakita sa korte ay tumulong na patunayan ang kanyang kawalang-sala.