DJ in Tagalog

“DJ” in Tagalog is “DJ” or “Disc Jockey” – the term remains the same as it’s widely adopted in Filipino culture. While some may use “tagapag-tugtog ng musika” (music player), “DJ” is universally understood and preferred. Discover the nuances of how Filipinos use this term in various contexts below.

[Words] = DJ

[Definition]:

• DJ /ˈdiːˌdʒeɪ/
• Noun: A person who plays recorded music for an audience, especially at a club, party, or radio station.
• Verb: To perform as a disc jockey; to play and mix recorded music.

[Synonyms] = Disc Jockey, Tagapag-tugtog, Tagapag-mix ng musika, Plaka-plakador (informal/old term), Emcee ng musika

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The DJ played an amazing set at the wedding reception last night.
• Ex1_PH: Ang DJ ay tumugtog ng kahanga-hangang set sa reception ng kasal kagabi.
• Ex2_EN: She works as a radio DJ every morning from 6 to 10 AM.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay nagtatrabaho bilang isang radyo DJ tuwing umaga mula 6 hanggang 10 ng umaga.
• Ex3_EN: The club hired a professional DJ who specializes in electronic dance music.
• Ex3_PH: Ang club ay umupa ng propesyonal na DJ na dalubhasa sa electronic dance music.
• Ex4_EN: He learned to DJ when he was only 15 years old.
• Ex4_PH: Natuto siyang mag-DJ noong 15 taong gulang pa lamang siya.
• Ex5_EN: The DJ mixed different genres seamlessly throughout the entire party.
• Ex5_PH: Ang DJ ay nag-mix ng iba’t ibang genre nang walang tigil sa buong party.