Manganta (en. To sing)
mang-an-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of vocalizing words to a song or melody.
He loves to sing touching songs.
Mahilig siyang manganta ng mga makabagbag-damdaming awit.
Performing the art of singing.
She studied singing at a prestigious school.
Nag-aral siya ng manganta sa isang prestihiyosong paaralan.
Singing in a lively manner.
He is great at singing lively tunes.
Mahusay siyang manganta ng mga lively na tunog.
Etymology
from the root word 'kanta' which means 'song' or 'singing'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to sing ballads
singing songs with deep messages or emotions
manganta ng balada
to sing on stage
singing that takes place in a public venue or scene
manganta sa entablado
Related Words
song
A composition of music and lyrics that is sung.
kanta
tune
A piece of music that has lyrics.
awitin
Slang Meanings
Refers to someone who loves to sing or often sings, especially in front of an audience.
He's really the singer of the barangay, he always has a performance during festivals.
Siya talaga ang manganta ng barangay, lagi siyang may performance sa mga piyesta.
A person who tries to grab others' attention by giving strong sounds while singing.
Her voice is so amazing, she really knows how to sing well at karaoke!
Sobrang tindi ng boses niya, parang ang galing niyang manganta sa karaoke!
Often used as a joke or a term for friends who love music.
Just go sing on stage, you're still part of the contest!
Manganta ka na lang sa stage, kasali pa rin sa contest!