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    Magkandirit (en. To sway (dance))

    /maɡ.kandi.rit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action or movement characteristic of dancing.
    They swayed under the moon in pure joy.
    Nagkandirit sila sa ilalim ng buwan sa tuwang-tuwa.
    Dancing with slow and graceful movements.
    The dancers swayed to the sound of the music.
    Ang mga dancer ay magkandirit sa tinig ng musika.
    Expressing feelings through body movements.
    Swaying is a way of expressing joy.
    Ang magkandirit ay isang paraan ng pagsasakatawan ng galak.

    Etymology

    The word 'magkandirit' derives from the root 'kandirit' which means to dance or to move in a gentle manner related to enjoyment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    swaying in dance
    dancing freely and joyfully
    magkandirit sa sayawan

    Related Words

    kandirit
    The root word for the action of swaying related to dance.
    kandirit
    sayaw
    An art of movement in rhythm to music.
    sayaw

    Slang Meanings

    to be happy or lively
    My partner and I really had a blast at the party!
    Talaga namang magkandirit kami ni jowa sa kasiyahan sa party!
    to dance like there's no tomorrow
    Everyone started dancing wildly when their favorite song played.
    Nagsimula nang magkandirit ang lahat nang mag-play na ang paborito nilang kanta.
    to be extremely happy or overly excited
    When he got his paycheck, he was over the moon with joy!
    Nang makuha niya ang sweldo, siya ay magkandirit sa saya!