indak
indák with stress marks
dance movement of the feet
Usage Note
Indak specifically refers to the rhythmic foot movement in dance. It is commonly used in song lyrics and dance descriptions. The word 'indak-indakan' is used to mean dancing together, and it often conveys joyful communal celebration.
Examples
" Maganda ang indak niya. "
Natural Translation
Her dance steps are beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the foot-movement her.
" Naakit ang lahat sa indak ng mga mananayaw sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
Everyone was captivated by the foot movements of the dancers on stage.
Literal Translation
Captivated the all by-the dance-movement of-the dancers on stage.
" Tuwing pista, sabay-sabay na nag-iindak ang mga bata sa saliw ng musika sa plaza. "
Natural Translation
During the fiesta, the children dance together in step with the music in the plaza.
Literal Translation
Every fiesta, together dancing the children in accompaniment of music in plaza.
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