From root: artista
Usage Note
Pag-aartista is the nominalized form of the artista word family, denoting the profession or pursuit of acting and performance in the entertainment industry. It is used in discussions of career choice, the demands of showbiz life, and the cultural prominence of Filipino actors and celebrities.
Examples
" Gusto niya ang pag-aartista. "
Natural Translation
She likes acting.
Literal Translation
Like she the acting-career.
" Mahirap pasukin ang pag-aartista. "
Natural Translation
Entering an acting career is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult to-enter the acting-career.
" Bago siya naging sikat, maraming taon siyang nagtiis sa maliliit na papel dahil alam niyang hindi madali ang pag-aartista. "
Natural Translation
Before she became famous, she endured small roles for many years because she knew that an acting career is not easy.
Literal Translation
Before she became famous, many years she endured in small roles because knew she not easy the acting-career.
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