Dancing in Tagalog

“Dancing” in Tagalog is “pagsasayaw” or “sayaw” – referring to the act of moving rhythmically to music. This expressive art form is deeply rooted in Filipino culture, from traditional folk dances to modern performances. Discover how this dynamic word is used in everyday Filipino conversation.

[Words] = Dancing

[Definition]

• Dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/
• Noun: The activity or art of moving rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
• Verb (present participle): The act of performing dance movements.

[Synonyms] = Pagsasayaw, Sayaw, Pagsayaw, Pananayaw, Baile (Spanish influence)

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: Dancing is a great way to express emotions and stay physically active.
• Ex1_PH: Ang pagsasayaw ay isang mahusay na paraan upang ipahayag ang mga damdamin at manatiling aktibo sa pisikal.
• Ex2_EN: The children were dancing joyfully at the birthday party celebration.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga bata ay masayang sumasayaw sa pagdiriwang ng kaarawan.
• Ex3_EN: She loves dancing to traditional Filipino music during festivals.
• Ex3_PH: Mahilig siyang sumayaw sa tradisyonal na musika ng Pilipinas sa panahon ng mga pista.
• Ex4_EN: Dancing in the rain became their favorite childhood memory.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pagsasayaw sa ulan ay naging paborito nilang alaala noong pagkabata.
• Ex5_EN: Professional dancing requires dedication, discipline, and countless hours of practice.
• Ex5_PH: Ang propesyonal na pagsasayaw ay nangangailangan ng dedikasyon, disiplina, at walang katapusang oras ng pagsasanay.