Retelling: meaning, definitions and examples
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retelling
[ rɪˈtɛlɪŋ ]
story
A retelling is a new version of a story that has been told before, often with changes or additions to the original plot. It can involve reimagining characters, settings, or events to create a fresh perspective on the familiar tale.
Synonyms
adaptation, reimagining, reinterpretation
Examples of usage
- He wrote a retelling of the classic fairy tale, adding modern twists to the storyline.
- The movie is a retelling of the historical event, focusing on different aspects of the story.
- She enjoys reading retellings of myths and legends, comparing the various interpretations.
Translations
Translations of the word "retelling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recontar
🇮🇳 पुनःकथन
🇩🇪 Nacherzählung
🇮🇩 menceritakan kembali
🇺🇦 переказ
🇵🇱 opowiadanie na nowo
🇯🇵 再話 (さいわ)
🇫🇷 récit
🇪🇸 relato
🇹🇷 tekrar anlatma
🇰🇷 이야기 다시 하기
🇸🇦 إعادة سرد
🇨🇿 převyprávění
🇸🇰 prerozprávanie
🇨🇳 复述 (fùshù)
🇸🇮 ponovno pripovedovanje
🇮🇸 endursögn
🇰🇿 қайта баяндау
🇬🇪 ხელახლა მოყოლა
🇦🇿 təkrar danışmaq
🇲🇽 relato
Word origin
The word 'retelling' originated from the verb 'retell,' which is a combination of 're-' meaning again and 'tell' meaning to narrate or recount. The concept of retelling stories has been a common practice throughout history, allowing people to share folklore, legends, and myths in new and creative ways.
See also: foretell, foretelling, tell, telling, telly.