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saga

[ˈsɑːɡə]

saga Definition

  • 1a long, detailed story, especially one that is passed down through generations by word of mouth
  • 2a long and complicated series of events

Using saga: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "saga" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The saga of the Trojan War has been told for centuries.

  • Example

    The company's financial saga began in the early 1990s.

  • Example

    The family's saga is a tale of love, loss, and redemption.

saga Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using saga

  • saga continues

    a phrase used to describe an ongoing situation or event that seems to have no end in sight

    Example

    The saga continues as the two sides remain deadlocked in negotiations.

  • a phrase used to describe the conclusion of a long and complicated series of events

    Example

    The resignation of the CEO marked the end of the saga that had plagued the company for years.

  • a phrase used to describe a long and unfortunate series of events or circumstances

    Example

    Her life seemed to be a never-ending saga of woe, with one tragedy following another.

Phrases with saga

  • a protagonist in a saga, often characterized by their bravery, cunning, or other heroic qualities

    Example

    Sigurd the Dragon Slayer is a classic saga hero.

  • a novel or series of novels that chronicles the lives and experiences of multiple generations of a family

    Example

    The Forsyte Saga is a famous example of a family saga.

  • a film that tells a long and complex story, often spanning multiple generations or time periods

    Example

    The Godfather trilogy is a classic example of a saga film.

Origins of saga

from Old Norse 'saga', meaning 'a narrative'

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Summary: saga in Brief

The term 'saga' [ˈsɑːɡə] refers to a long and detailed story, often passed down through generations by word of mouth. It can also refer to a long and complicated series of events, as in 'The company's financial saga began in the early 1990s.' 'Saga' is used in phrases like 'family saga' and 'saga film,' and idioms like 'saga continues,' denoting an ongoing situation, and 'end of the saga,' implying the conclusion of a long and complicated series of events.