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plot
[Pangngalan]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

sal plot, kuwento

sal plot, kuwento

Ex: Critics praised plot of the film for its originality and depth .
biographical
[pang-uri]

relating to or describing the life or history of a particular person, often focusing on significant events, achievements, or experiences

biyograpikal, tungkol sa buhay

biyograpikal, tungkol sa buhay

Ex: The library has an extensive collection biographical works on historical figures .
sketch
[Pangngalan]

a brief literary description that presents a scene, character, or event with minimal detail

lagom, dibuho

lagom, dibuho

Ex: The historical sketch provided context for the main story.
fake
[pang-uri]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

peke, peke na gawa

peke, peke na gawa

Ex: The company fake diamonds that were nearly indistinguishable from real ones .
myth
[Pangngalan]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mitolohiya, kuwento

mitolohiya, kuwento

Ex: The villagers passed myth down through generations .
tall story
[Pangngalan]

a story that one finds hard to believe because it seems far from reality

kwentong pambata, kwentong barbero

kwentong pambata, kwentong barbero

Ex: The children were enthralled by their grandfather's tall stories about flying dragons and hidden treasure.
fairy tale
[Pangngalan]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

kuwentong-bayan, pampanitikang engkanto

kuwentong-bayan, pampanitikang engkanto

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .
legend
[Pangngalan]

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

alamat, kuwento

alamat, kuwento

anecdote
[Pangngalan]

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

anekdota, kuwentong totoo

anekdota, kuwentong totoo

Ex: The book included anecdotes from the author ’s travels around the world .
punch line
[Pangngalan]

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

punchline, suntok sa buwan

punchline, suntok sa buwan

Ex: punch line of the argument was so obvious that it made me roll my eyes .
joke
[Pangngalan]

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

biro, halakhak

biro, halakhak

Ex: His attempt at joke fell flat , and no one found it amusing .
white lie
[Pangngalan]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

maliit na kasinungalingan, pangkat na kasinungalingan

maliit na kasinungalingan, pangkat na kasinungalingan

Ex: She told her grandmother white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .
rumor
[Pangngalan]

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

tsismis, bulung-bulungan

tsismis, bulung-bulungan

gossip
[Pangngalan]

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

tsismis, chismis

tsismis, chismis

Ex: It ’s hard to gossip at family gatherings , especially when everyone knows each other so well .
to elaborate
[Pandiwa]

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

ipaliwanag, palawakin

ipaliwanag, palawakin

Ex: The elaborated on the methodology used in the research paper to facilitate replication by other researchers .
hoax
[Pangngalan]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

panlilinlang, kahibangan

panlilinlang, kahibangan

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as hoax.
prone
[pang-uri]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

mahilig, may tendensya

mahilig, may tendensya

Ex: Without regular maintenance , old cars prone to mechanical failures .
exaggeration
[Pangngalan]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

pagsasala, pagpamabula

pagsasala, pagpamabula

Ex: The comedian ’s humor exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .
readable
[pang-uri]

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

madaling basahin, kaakit-akit na basahin

madaling basahin, kaakit-akit na basahin

Ex: She readable textbooks that explain concepts clearly .
hooked
[pang-uri]

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

naadik, nakakabit

naadik, nakakabit

Ex: She hooked on painkillers after her surgery .
moving
[pang-uri]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

masakit, nakakabagbag-damdamin

masakit, nakakabagbag-damdamin

Ex: The moving performance by the orchestra captured the essence of the composer's emotions perfectly.
gripping
[pang-uri]

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

kapana-panabik, kaakit-akit

kapana-panabik, kaakit-akit

Ex: The gripping true-crime podcast delved into the details of the case, leaving listeners eager for each new episode.
bookworm
[Pangngalan]

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

bulakbol, mabasa

bulakbol, mabasa

Ex: bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .
one-dimensional
[pang-uri]

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

isang dimensyonal, monodyal

isang dimensyonal, monodyal

Ex: Scientists modeled the object in one-dimensional framework before adding complexity .
best-selling
[pang-uri]

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

nakatagpo ng malaking benta, pinaka-mabentang

nakatagpo ng malaking benta, pinaka-mabentang

Ex: best-selling toy of the holiday season sold out in stores .
avid
[pang-uri]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

masigasig, masugid

masigasig, masugid

Ex: avid learner is constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to improve himself .
to depict
[Pandiwa]

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

ilalarawan, magsadula

ilalarawan, magsadula

Ex: The artist has depicting various cultural traditions throughout the year .
single-minded
[pang-uri]

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

tanging isip, matibay ang layunin

tanging isip, matibay ang layunin

Ex: The team worked with single-minded focus on completing the project .
self-sufficient
[pang-uri]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

nagtutustos sa sarili, may kakayahang magtaguyod ng sarili

nagtutustos sa sarili, may kakayahang magtaguyod ng sarili

Ex: The program encourages students to self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .
thick-skinned
[pang-uri]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

matibay ang balat, hindi madaling maapektuhan

matibay ang balat, hindi madaling maapektuhan

Ex: Despite the criticism , he thick-skinned and continued with his plan .
kind-hearted
[pang-uri]

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

maawain, mapagbigay

maawain, mapagbigay

Ex: kind-hearted gesture of paying for a stranger ’s meal left a lasting impression .
standoffish
[pang-uri]

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

malayo, walang pakialam

malayo, walang pakialam

Ex: She mistook his shyness for standoffishness, but he was simply uncomfortable in large social gatherings.
career-oriented
[pang-uri]

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

nakatuon sa karera, nakasentro sa propesyon

nakatuon sa karera, nakasentro sa propesyon

level-headed
[pang-uri]

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

makatwiran, mahinahon

makatwiran, mahinahon

Ex: He is known for level-headed nature , even in stressful environments .
absent-minded
[pang-uri]

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

walang isip, hindi mapagmasid

walang isip, hindi mapagmasid

Ex: The artistabsent-minded demeanor was a sign of her deep focus on her creative work .
farce
[Pangngalan]

a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

panggalan, pabalang

panggalan, pabalang

Ex: Many comedies farce to create exaggerated humor and chaos .
pun
[Pangngalan]

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

salitang may double meaning, pamutol

salitang may double meaning, pamutol

Ex: pun in the advertisement was so funny that it went viral on social media .
cartoon
[Pangngalan]

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

kartun, dibuhong-buhay

kartun, dibuhong-buhay

Ex: When I was a little girl , I used to cartoons every Saturday morning .
black humor
[Pangngalan]

a type of humor that finds the funny side of difficult or painful situations, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive by some people

itim na katatawanan, madilim na katatawanan

itim na katatawanan, madilim na katatawanan

Ex: The stand-up comedian ’s routine black humor with social criticism .
surreal
[pang-uri]

related to an artistic style that emphasizes the bizarre, dreamlike, or irrational, often blending reality with fantasy in unexpected ways

surréalista, surrealis

surréalista, surrealis

Ex: surreal design of the building , with its gravity-defying structures , became a landmark in the city .
irony
[Pangngalan]

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

ironya, palauwang

ironya, palauwang

Ex: irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .
exaggeration
[Pangngalan]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

pagsasala, pagpamabula

pagsasala, pagpamabula

Ex: The comedian ’s humor exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .
satire
[Pangngalan]

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

saturik, satira

saturik, satira

Ex: Satire can be a powerful tool for social commentary and change.

to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

Ex: As the third generation in the family business, he was proud to follow in his grandfather's footsteps.
dead end
[Pangngalan]

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

patibong, walang daloy

patibong, walang daloy

Ex: The negotiations have reached dead end, with no progress made on either side .
frosty
[pang-uri]

unfriendly or distant in one's manner or interactions with others

malamig, matigas

malamig, matigas

Ex: frosty silence that followed her comment indicated that no one agreed with her .
reception
[Pangngalan]

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

tanggap, pagtanggap

tanggap, pagtanggap

Ex: The bookreception in the literary world was overwhelmingly positive .

feeling unwell or slightly ill

Ex: I 've under the weather all week with a cold .
stormy
[pang-uri]

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

maingay, masalimuot

maingay, masalimuot

Ex: stormy exchange left everyone feeling tense and unsettled .

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

Ex: The project calls the shots in terms of deadlines , resource allocation , and project milestones .
firing line
[Pangngalan]

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

unahang linya, pangunahan na linya

unahang linya, pangunahan na linya

Ex: The coach found himself in firing line after the team ’s poor performance .
to struggle
[Pandiwa]

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

magsikap, magpursige

magsikap, magpursige

Ex: Right now , the climbers struggling to reach the summit .
warm
[pang-uri]

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

mainit, masigasig

mainit, masigasig

Ex: The communitywarm response to the charity event exceeded expectations .

to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind

Ex: The ambitious set her sights on the presidency.
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