Kumanta (en. To sing)
ku-man-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of singing or producing musical sound with the voice.
I often sing in the shower.
Kadalasan akong kumanta sa shower.
To sing a particular song or melody.
He sang his favorite song on stage.
Kumanta siya ng kanyang paboritong awit sa entablado.
To use the voice to express feelings or thoughts in a musical form.
She sang to express her emotions.
Kumanta siya upang ipahayag ang kanyang mga emosyon.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'kanta' which means song.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Sing a song
To sing a song.
Kumanta ng awit
Sing in front of people
To sing in a public place.
Kumanta sa harap ng tao
Related Words
song
A composition of music that usually has lyrics.
kanta
singer
A person who sings as a profession or a hobby.
mang-aawit
Slang Meanings
dance to the sound
Come on, sing now so we can dance!
Sige na, kumanta ka na para makasayaw tayo!
give a performance
He sang on stage last night, he was great!
Kumanta siya sa stage kagabi, ang galing!
chill at karaoke
It's the weekend! Let's sing at karaoke!
Weekend na! Let's kumanta sa karaoke!