moro-moro
komedya play; theater
From root: Moro
Usage Note
Moro-moro, also called komedya, is a traditional Philippine theatrical form depicting battles between Christians and Muslims, introduced during the Spanish colonial period. In contemporary usage the term is also applied colloquially to political or public spectacles perceived as staged performances rather than genuine conflict.
Examples
" Nanood kami ng moro-moro. "
Natural Translation
We watched a moro-moro play.
Literal Translation
Watched we of moro-moro.
" Nasiyahan ang mga manonood sa ipinalabas na moro-moro sa plasa kagabi. "
Natural Translation
The audience enjoyed the moro-moro play performed at the plaza last night.
Literal Translation
Enjoyed the plural audience in performed that moro-moro at plaza last-night.
" Ang pagdinig sa Kongreso ay naging parang moro-moro lamang, dahil alam na ng lahat ang magiging resulta bago pa ito nagsimula. "
Natural Translation
The hearing in Congress became just like a staged spectacle, because everyone already knew the outcome before it even began.
Literal Translation
The hearing in Congress is became like moro-moro only, because known already of all the will-become result before even it started.
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