koreograpiya
koreograpíya with stress marks
choreography
Usage Note
Koreograpiya is used in dance, theater, and performance arts contexts to describe the design and arrangement of movements. With the rise of K-pop culture and televised dance competitions in the Philippines, the term has become more common in everyday conversation among younger generations.
Examples
" Mahirap ang koreograpiya ng sayaw. "
Natural Translation
The dance's choreography is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the choreography of-the dance.
" Ang koreograpiya ng sayaw nila ay kahanga-hanga. "
Natural Translation
The choreography of their dance is amazing.
Literal Translation
The choreography of-the dance their is amazing.
" Ginugol ng grupo ang buong buwan sa pag-eensayo ng koreograpiya bago sila sumali sa malaking patimpalak. "
Natural Translation
The group spent the whole month rehearsing the choreography before they joined the big competition.
Literal Translation
Spent by-the group the whole month in rehearsing of-the choreography before they joined in-the big competition.
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