Sumasal (en. Acting)

soo-ma-sahl

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that expresses the action or movement of a person or thing.
The child acting on stage impressed everyone.
Ang batang sumasal sa entablado ay humanga sa lahat.
Shows a state of action or performance.
She is acting as a leader in their group.
Siya ay sumasal bilang isang lider sa kanilang grupo.
The display of emotion or feeling through performance.
The actors are acting their roles with emotion.
Ang mga artista ay sumasal ng kanilang mga papel nang may damdamin.

Etymology

from the root word 'sal', meaning to act or behave.

Common Phrases and Expressions

acting on stage
performing on stage as an artist or performer
sumasal sa tanghalan
acting out emotions
expressing feelings through performance
sumasal ng mga emosyong

Related Words

activity
A task or action being performed.
aktibidad
performance
The process of exhibiting something through action.
pagganap

Slang Meanings

Dancing.
Okay, I'm going to dance at the party later!
Sige, sumasal na ako sa party mamaya!
Joining a game.
I hope you're joining the tournament tomorrow.
Sana sumasal ka sa tournament bukas.
In the mood to socialize.
I feel like I'm going to socialize at the events this week.
Feeling ko sumasal na ako sa mga events this week.