Magsayawan (en. To dance)

/maɡsa.ja.wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A word that denotes action or movement.
They want to dance under the moon.
Nais nilang magsayawan sa ilalim ng buwan.
Performing the steps of a dance.
Many people danced at the band's concert.
Maraming tao ang nagsayawan sa concert ng banda.
An action associated with music and rhythm.
Every year, they dance at the festival.
Bawat taon, nagsayawan sila sa piyesta.

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'sayaw' which means dancing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's dance
An invitation to dance with others.
magsayawan tayo

Related Words

dance
An art of movement usually accompanied by music.
sayaw
to dance
The verb form meaning to dance.
magsayaw

Slang Meanings

Let's dance around
Come on, let's dance around on the street!
Tara na, magsayo-sayo tayo sa kalsada!
Moving/dancing
It's so fun to move at parties, right?
Ang saya gumalaw sa mga parties, no?
Let’s dance together
Let’s dance together in front of the crowd!
Mag-sabay-sabay na sayaw tayo sa harap ng crowd!