Fiction in Tagalog

Fiction in Tagalog is translated as “Kathang-isip” or “Piksyon”, referring to literary works or narratives that are imaginative rather than factual. This term encompasses novels, short stories, and other creative writing that springs from the author’s imagination.

Discover how Filipinos distinguish between reality and imagination in storytelling, and explore the rich vocabulary used to describe fictional works in Philippine literature.

[Words] = Fiction

[Definition]:

• Fiction /ˈfɪkʃən/
• Noun 1: Literature in the form of prose, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people.
• Noun 2: Something that is invented or untrue; a false belief or statement.
• Noun 3: The act of inventing or fabricating something imaginary.

[Synonyms] = Kathang-isip, Piksyon, Akdang kathambuhay, Huwad na salaysay, Katha, Likha ng imahinasyon, Gawa-gawang kuwento.

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: She enjoys reading fiction more than non-fiction because it allows her to escape into different worlds.

Ex1_PH: Mas gusto niyang magbasa ng kathang-isip kaysa sa non-fiction dahil nagbibigay ito ng pagkakataon na tumakas sa ibang mundo.

Ex2_EN: The novel blurs the line between fiction and reality, making readers question what truly happened.

Ex2_PH: Ang nobela ay nagpapahirap na makilala ang pagitan ng piksyon at katotohanan, na nagpapaisip sa mga mambabasa kung ano talaga ang nangyari.

Ex3_EN: His claim about meeting the president turned out to be pure fiction.

Ex3_PH: Ang kanyang pahayag tungkol sa pagkikita sa pangulo ay naging purong kathang-isip lamang.

Ex4_EN: Science fiction has always been popular among young adult readers in the Philippines.

Ex4_PH: Ang science fiction ay laging popular sa mga kabataang mambabasa sa Pilipinas.

Ex5_EN: The author specializes in historical fiction, bringing past events to life through compelling narratives.

Ex5_PH: Ang may-akda ay dalubhasa sa historikal na kathang-isip, na nagbibigay-buhay sa mga nakaraang pangyayari sa pamamagitan ng nakaaantig na salaysay.