Aktuhan (en. Acting)

/akˈtuhan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action done with purpose or reason.
The acting at the school aims to teach proper behavior.
Ang aktuhan sa eskwelahan ay naglalayong ituro ang tamang asal.
Representation of a person in a role or character.
Maria's acting as a princess is impressive.
Ang aktuhan ni Maria bilang prinsesa ay kahanga-hanga.
A whole or event represented in a performance.
The acting in the show is full of emotion and joy.
Ang aktuhan sa palabas ay puno ng emosyon at saya.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'akto' which means act or action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

acting on stage
Representation of a character in a play or show.
aktuhan sa entablado
acting of the artists
The method of artists in their performances.
aktuhan ng mga artista

Related Words

actress
A female performer in a play, movie, or show.
aktres
actor
A male performer in a play, movie, or show.
akter

Slang Meanings

Doing mischief or acts that aren't good.
The antics they did in the mall earlier were crazy, so much fun!
Ang aktuhan nila kanina sa mall, grabe, ang saya-saya!
Engaging in dramatic or heartbreaking scenes.
Let's not act out, we might get caught.
Huwag na tayong mag-aktuhan, baka mabisto tayo.