Tale in Tagalog

“Tale” in Tagalog can be translated as “kuwento,” “salaysay,” or “kathang-isip” depending on whether it refers to a story, narrative, or fictional account. This word is commonly used in literature and everyday conversation when sharing stories or legends. Discover the different uses and contexts of “tale” in Tagalog below.

[Words] = Tale

[Definition]

• Tale /teɪl/
• Noun 1: A fictitious or true narrative or story, especially one that is imaginatively recounted.
• Noun 2: A lie or false story.
• Noun 3: A report of a private or confidential matter.

[Synonyms] = Kuwento, Salaysay, Kathang-isip, Alamat, Maikling kuwento, Kasaysayan

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: My grandmother used to tell me a tale about a magical bird every night before bed.
• Ex1_PH: Ang aking lola ay nagsasalaysay sa akin ng kuwento tungkol sa isang mahiwagang ibon bawat gabi bago matulog.
• Ex2_EN: The children gathered around to hear the tale of the brave warrior.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga bata ay nagtipon upang makinig sa salaysay tungkol sa matapang na mandirigma.
• Ex3_EN: That sounds like a tall tale to me; I don’t believe a word of it.
• Ex3_PH: Mukhang kathang-isip lang iyan sa akin; hindi ako naniniwala sa kahit isang salita nito.
• Ex4_EN: The old fisherman shared his tale of adventure on the high seas.
• Ex4_PH: Ang matandang mangingisda ay ibinahagi ang kanyang kuwento ng pakikipagsapalaran sa malalaking dagat.
• Ex5_EN: Every culture has its own traditional tales passed down through generations.
• Ex5_PH: Bawat kultura ay may sariling tradisyonal na mga alamat na ipinasa sa mga salinlahi.