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.