Dais (en. Plataforma)

dá-ís

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A raised platform or stage used for gatherings or ceremonies.
The person sitting on the dais is the speaker of the event.
Ang taong nakaupo sa dais ay ang tagapagsalita ng kaganapan.
An elevated part of a room or place where important people sit.
The governor's chair is placed at the center of the dais.
Nakalagay ang upuan ng gobernador sa gitna ng dais.

Etymology

From Old French 'dais' meaning platform or stage.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ascend the dais
To rise or move to a platform or stage for a purpose.
umakyat sa dais

Related Words

ceremony
An official gathering usually with rituals or traditions.
seremonya
gathering
An organized meeting of people for a specific purpose.
pagtitipon

Slang Meanings

a raised platform for people to be seen or noticed
We need a better dais for our press conference.
Kailangan ng mas magandang dais para sa aming press conference.
setting up a place for an event
Their dais at the wedding was higher than others, it was even more beautiful!
Ang taas ng dais nila sa kasal, mas maganda pa sa iba!