Dancer in Tagalog

“Dancer” in Tagalog is “mananayaw” – referring to someone who performs dance as an art form or profession. This term captures the grace and artistry of movement that transcends language barriers. Let’s explore the rich vocabulary and usage of this word in Filipino culture.

[Words] = Dancer

[Definition]

• Dancer /ˈdænsər/
• Noun: A person who dances, either professionally or as a hobby; someone who performs choreographed or improvised movements to music.

[Synonyms] = Mananayaw, Sumasayaw, Tagasayaw, Bailarin/Bailarina (Spanish influence), Dansero/Dansera

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The dancer gracefully moved across the stage, captivating the entire audience with her performance.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mananayaw ay malumanay na gumalaw sa entablado, nakakaakit ng pansin ng buong madla sa kanyang pagtatanghal.
• Ex2_EN: She trained for years to become a professional dancer in a renowned ballet company.
• Ex2_PH: Nagsanay siya ng ilang taon upang maging propesyonal na mananayaw sa isang kilalang kumpanya ng ballet.
• Ex3_EN: The traditional dancer wore a colorful costume during the cultural festival.
• Ex3_PH: Ang tradisyonal na mananayaw ay nagsuot ng makulay na kasuotan sa panahon ng pista ng kultura.
• Ex4_EN: Every dancer in the group practiced the choreography until it was perfect.
• Ex4_PH: Bawat mananayaw sa grupo ay nagsanay ng koreograpiya hanggang sa ito ay naging perpekto.
• Ex5_EN: The young dancer dreams of performing on international stages someday.
• Ex5_PH: Ang batang mananayaw ay nangangarap na magtanghal sa mga internasyonal na entablado balang araw.