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What is the meaning of nagsasalaysay and nagpapaliwanag?

The two words you provided are both verbs in the Tagalog language. Here's a breakdown of their meanings:

Nagsasalaysay

* Meaning: To narrate, to tell a story, to recount events.

* Example: "Ang lola ko ay nagsasalaysay ng mga kuwento tungkol sa kanyang kabataan." (My grandmother narrates stories about her youth.)

Nagpapaliwanag

* Meaning: To explain, to clarify, to make something understandable.

* Example: "Nagpapaliwanag ang guro tungkol sa aralin." (The teacher explains the lesson.)

Key Difference:

* Nagsasalaysay focuses on relating events or a sequence of actions.

* Nagpapaliwanag focuses on making something clear or providing reasons or details.

In essence:

* Nagsasalaysay tells what happened.

* Nagpapaliwanag tells why something happened or what it means.

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