Sayawin (en. Dance)

[sa.ja.win]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action involving movement of the body in rhythm.
They are training themselves to dance in the upcoming show.
Sinasanay nila ang kanilang mga sarili upang sayawin sa darating na palabas.
The activity of performing a dance on a specific occasion.
The children are excited to dance at their birthday.
Ang mga bata ay sabik na sayawin sa kanilang kaarawan.
The performance of an art form that overflows with culture.
Dancing is important in Filipino culture.
Ang sayawin ay mahalaga sa kulturang Pilipino.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dance together
everyone dances in unison
sumayaw ng sabay-sabay
danced on stage
the dance performed on a stage
nagsayaw sa entablado

Related Words

dance
The activity of performing movements in rhythm to music.
sayaw
dancer
A person skilled in dancing.
mananayaw

Slang Meanings

Dance like there's no tomorrow.
Let's dance our hearts out tonight to forget the stress!
Sayaw tayo ng sayaw nitong gabi, para makalimutan ang stress!
To shake one's body.
Her dance moves were amazing, she shook her body in front of a lot of people!
Grabe yung sayaw niya, kumembot siya sa harap ng maraming tao!
Let's have a dance party.
Come dance with me, let's have a party!
Sabayan mo na ako sa sayawin, magparty-party tayo!