Narrating: meaning, definitions and examples
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narrating
[ ˈnɛrˌeɪtɪŋ ]
story telling
To give a spoken or written account of an event or experience in detail, often providing commentary or explanation.
Synonyms
chronicle, describe, recount, relate, tell
Examples of usage
- She was narrating her childhood memories to her grandchildren.
- The documentary was narrated by a famous actor.
- His voice was perfect for narrating audiobooks.
Translations
Translations of the word "narrating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 narrar
🇮🇳 कहानी सुनाना
🇩🇪 erzählen
🇮🇩 menceritakan
🇺🇦 розповідати
🇵🇱 opowiadać
🇯🇵 語る (kataru)
🇫🇷 narrer
🇪🇸 narrar
🇹🇷 anlatmak
🇰🇷 이야기하다 (iyagi hada)
🇸🇦 يروي (yarwi)
🇨🇿 vyprávět
🇸🇰 rozprávať
🇨🇳 叙述 (xùshù)
🇸🇮 pripovedovati
🇮🇸 segja frá
🇰🇿 әңгімелеу
🇬🇪 თხრობა (txroba)
🇦🇿 nəql etmək
🇲🇽 narrar
Etymology
The word 'narrating' is derived from the Latin word 'narratus', which means 'told'. The concept of narrating stories has been a fundamental part of human communication since ancient times. From oral traditions to written literature, narration plays a crucial role in sharing experiences, passing down knowledge, and entertaining audiences.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,672, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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