Swing in Tagalog

“Swing” in Tagalog translates to “Duyan” (noun – playground swing) or “Umiindayog/Mag-ugoy” (verb – to swing). This versatile word describes both the hanging seat children love to play on and the rhythmic back-and-forth motion found in various activities. Explore the different contexts and meanings of this dynamic term in Filipino language.

[Words] = Swing

[Definition]:

• Swing /swɪŋ/
• Verb 1: To move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis.
• Verb 2: To move in a smooth, curving line or motion.
• Verb 3: To shift or change from one opinion, mood, or state of affairs to another.
• Noun 1: A seat suspended by ropes or chains, on which someone may sit and swing back and forth.
• Noun 2: A rhythmic movement back and forth or from side to side.
• Noun 3: A style of jazz music with a flowing rhythm.

[Synonyms] = Duyan, Umiindayog, Mag-ugoy, Yugyog, Indayog, Galaw-pabalik-balik

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The children love to play on the swing at the playground.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga bata ay gustong-gusto maglaro sa duyan sa palaruan.
• Ex2_EN: The branches began to swing gently in the breeze.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga sanga ay nagsimulang umiindayog nang banayad sa simoy ng hangin.
• Ex3_EN: He took a powerful swing at the baseball and hit a home run.
• Ex3_PH: Siya ay gumawa ng malakas na palo sa baseball at tumama ng home run.
• Ex4_EN: The pendulum continued to swing back and forth rhythmically.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pendulum ay patuloy na umiindayog pabalik-balik nang maayos.
• Ex5_EN: The old wooden gate would swing open with a loud creak.
• Ex5_PH: Ang lumang kahoy na tarangkahan ay umiindayog at bumubukas na may malakas na kaluskos.