Question

Why is the Filipino term for hisyory kasaysayan ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Saysay' which literally means 'importance', 'meaning'

Explanation:

So I believe when you say kasaysayan you are not only pertaining to the events that took place but also the meaning and importance of those said events

Answer 2

Explanation:

Kasaysayan. In a brief and direct approach it just means HISTORY. That’s it. But if you look deeper into the meaning of the word it tells more than what happened in the past. It may also pertain to what’s the importance of the past. ‘saysay’ which is found within it literally means ‘importance’, ‘meaning’. So I believe when you say kasaysayan you are not only pertaining to the events that took place but also the meaning and importance of those said events.