drama
The Tagalog word for drama is drama.
The word drama refers to a dramatic situation.
Meaning: dramatic situation (noun)
Did you know?
- Theatrical drama in the Philippines historically evolved from the moro-moro, plays that depicted conflicts between Christians and Muslims.
- A person acting out a dramatic scene is often described as 'nagbibida-bida', a term that implies someone is trying too hard to be the protagonist.
- The term 'teleserye', a portmanteau of 'television' and 'serye' (series), is the much more common way to refer to much of the 'drama' people consume.
Examples in context
- Ang drama sa entablado ay nakakaaliw at sabay-sabay na pinag-aaralan ng mga estudyante sa sining.The drama on stage is entertaining and concurrently studied by art students.
- Ayaw ko ng drama sa buhay.I don't want any drama in my life.
- Masyadong maraming drama sa opisina.There is too much drama at the office.
- Sobra ang drama ng mga kapitbahay.The neighbors' drama is too much.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a recent workplace conflict.
- RicardoMay drama na naman ba sa trabaho?Is there drama at work again?
- AngelaOo, ang daming drama sa opisina.Yes, there is so much drama at the office.
- RicardoNakakapagod ang ganyang drama.That kind of drama is exhausting.
- AngelaTotoo ka, Ricardo.You are right, Ricardo.
