Dance in Tagalog

“Dance” in Tagalog is “Sayaw” – the most common translation for this universal form of artistic expression and movement. Filipinos have a rich dancing culture, from traditional folk dances to modern styles, making “sayaw” an integral part of celebrations and everyday life. Let’s explore how this vibrant word is used across different contexts in Filipino communication.

[Words] = Dance

[Definition]:

• Dance /dæns/
• Noun: A series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of music
• Noun: A social gathering at which people dance
• Verb: To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

[Synonyms] = Sayaw, Pagsayaw, Indak, Pag-indak, Tugtog (related to music/performance)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The children performed a traditional Filipino dance at the school festival.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga bata ay nagtanghal ng tradisyonal na Pilipinong sayaw sa pista ng paaralan.
• Ex2_EN: She loves to dance whenever she hears her favorite music playing.
• Ex2_PH: Mahilig siyang sumayaw tuwing naririnig niya ang kanyang paboritong musika.
• Ex3_EN: They took dance lessons together to prepare for their wedding.
• Ex3_PH: Kumuha sila ng mga leksyon sa sayaw nang magkasama upang maghanda para sa kanilang kasal.
• Ex4_EN: The cultural dance troupe will perform at the international festival next month.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kulturang grupo ng sayaw ay magtatanghal sa internasyonal na pista sa susunod na buwan.
• Ex5_EN: Let’s go to the club and dance all night long!
• Ex5_PH: Tara sa club at magsayaw buong gabi!