Sayaw (en. Dance)
sa-yaw
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An art form or activity of moving the body to a rhythm or music.
Dance is a beautiful form of art.
Ang sayaw ay isang magandang anyo ng sining.
A performance of steps and movements usually accompanied by music.
Many dances took place at her birthday.
Sa kanyang kaarawan, maraming sayaw ang naganap.
A form of action or expression often performed at an event or celebration.
There was a dance at their wedding that delighted the guests.
May sayaw sa kanilang kasal na nagpasaya sa mga bisita.
Etymology
derived from the Spanish word 'baile'
Common Phrases and Expressions
dance of the stars
A description of the movement of stars in the sky.
sayaw ng mga bituin
dancing in the rain
A joyful activity of dancing while it is raining.
sayaw sa ulan
Related Words
ballet
An art of dance that is structured and follows technical forms.
ballet
hip-hop
A type of modern dance typically accompanied by contemporary music.
hip-hop
folk dance
Traditional dance that tells the stories of a culture or community.
folk dance
Slang Meanings
party or celebration, often involving dancing
There's a party at the barangay later, join us!
May sayaw sa barangay mamaya, sama ka!
to dance wildly or energetically
He danced wildly at the disco!
Nag-sayaw siya ng todo sa disco!
to show off or flaunt one's moves
She danced to show off her skills.
Nagsayaw siya para ipakita ang skills niya.