Odisyon (en. Audition)

/oˈdis.jon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An opportunity to showcase one's talent in singing, acting, or other forms of art.
She auditioned for the lead role in the play.
Nag-audition siya para sa pangunahing papel sa dula.
A process of evaluating talent in art or performance.
The audition is required before selecting the actors.
Ang odisyon ay kinakailangan bago mapili ang mga artista.

Etymology

Spanish word: 'audición'

Common Phrases and Expressions

went through an audition
showing talent for a specific role or task
dumaan sa odisyon

Related Words

actress
A woman who plays a role in plays or movies.
aktres
artist
A person working in the arts, especially acting.
artista

Slang Meanings

Sawdust or scrap wood, often used to refer to worthless things.
There's nothing we can do, only scraps of wood are left among our things!
Wala na tayong magagawa, puro odisyon na lang ang natira sa mga gamit natin!
Referring to something that's no longer useful or has lost its value.
That old cellphone of yours is just scrap, you should replace it!
Yung lumang cellphone mo, odisyon na yan, palitan mo na!
Used to describe a person who has outlived their usefulness.
Oh him? He's just dead weight, he's useless in our group.
Ay siya? Odisyon na yan, wala nang silbi sa grupo natin.