indayog
indáyog with stress marks
rhythm
Usage Note
Indayog refers to rhythm or cadence, especially in music and poetry. It can also describe the natural swaying motion of trees or the sea. In literary contexts it evokes grace and flow, and it appears frequently in Filipino poetry and folk songs.
Examples
" Maganda ang indayog ng kanta. "
Natural Translation
The rhythm of the song is lovely.
Literal Translation
Lovely the rhythm of-the song.
" Ang indayog ng musika ay nagpapagaan ng kalooban. "
Natural Translation
The rhythm of the music lightens the spirit.
Literal Translation
The rhythm of-the music lightens the spirit.
" Ang indayog ng mga alon sa dalampasigan ay nagdulot sa akin ng kapayapaang matagal ko nang hinahanap. "
Natural Translation
The rhythm of the waves on the shore gave me the peace I had long been searching for.
Literal Translation
The rhythm of-the waves on-the shore gave to me of peace long I already searching.
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