Saynete (en. One-act play)

[sah-ee-neh-te]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A short play that is usually performed as part of a larger production.

The program started with a one-act play written by a local writer.

Nagsimula ang programa sa isang saynete na isinulat ng lokal na manunulat.

A type of play that often focuses on common people and their experiences.

The one-act play reflects the real conditions of society.

Ang saynete ay nagpapakita ng tunay na kalagayan ng lipunan.

An art form used to denote a rapid change in scenes or situations.

The one-act play has a unique ability to showcase the steps of life.

Ang saynete ay may kakaibang kakayahan na ipakita ang mga hakbang ng buhay.

Derived from the Spanish word 'sainete'.

one-act play on stage

A one-act play performed in a theater.

saynete sa entablado

play

An art form that depicts stories through acting.

dula

writer

A person who writes literary works, including one-act plays.

manunulat

short story or scene

They presented a short play in class about students.

Nag-present sila ng saynete sa klase na tungkol sa mga estudyante.

narrative with humor

His skit is filled with funny situations.

Ang saynete niya ay puno ng mga nakakatawang sitwasyon.

mini-drama

They performed a skit that felt like a mini-drama.

Nagtanghal sila ng saynete na parang mini-drama lang.

comic sketch

Their skit was fun, it was really hilarious.

Masaya ang saynete na ginawa nila, talagang nakakatawa.