Mananayaw (en. Dancer)

/manaˈna.jaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who performs dance as an art or entertainment.

The dancer has trained for more than a year for her performance.

Ang mananayaw ay nagsanay ng mahigit isang taon para sa kanyang pagtatanghal.

A person who uses body movements to express feelings or tell a story.

The dancer presented a performance filled with emotions.

Ang mananayaw ay nagtanghal ng isang pagsasakatawan na puno ng emosyon.

A professional performer in the field of dance.

As a dancer, she needs to participate in various events.

Bilang isang mananayaw, kailangan niyang makipasok sa iba't ibang mga pagdiriwang.

town dancer

A dancer representing their community or locality.

mananayaw ng bayan

multitalented dancer

A dancer with various skills in other arts or sports.

multitalentadong mananayaw

dance

An art that uses body movements set to rhythmic music.

sayaw

master

A person who teaches or trains in the art of dance.

guru

Dancer

That dancer is so good, it looks like they're just having so much fun on stage!

Ang galing ng mananayaw na 'yan, parang ang saya-saya lang sa stage!

Salsa dancer or modern dancer

Which dancers are participating in this event? I want some salsa!

Sino bang mga mananayaw ang kasali sa event na 'to? Gusto ko ng salsa!

Ballet dancer (informal)

She's the best dancer here, her pirouette is amazing!

Siya na ang pinaka-magandang mananayaw dito, ang galing ng kanyang pirouette!

Groove master (slang)

It's so much fun hanging out with this dancer, we dance every day!

Sobrang saya kasama ng mananayaw na 'to, araw-araw tayong sumasayaw!