From root: sayaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinayaw
i-si-na-YAW
danced with (someone)
Present (Incomplete)
isinasayaw
i-si-na-sa-YAW
dancing with (someone)
Future (Contemplated)
isasayaw
i-sa-sa-YAW
will dance with (someone)
Usage Note
Isayaw is used when the focus of the action is the person being invited or led to dance, typically in social contexts like parties or formal balls. It emphasizes the act of offering or performing a dance with a specific partner.
Examples
" Gusto kitang isayaw mamaya. "
Natural Translation
I want to dance with you later.
Literal Translation
Want I-you dance-with later.
" Gusto kong isayaw siya sa party. "
Natural Translation
I want to dance with her at the party.
Literal Translation
Want I dance-with him/her at the party.
" Hiniling ng binata na isayaw ang dalaga sa unang awit ng kasalan. "
Natural Translation
The young man asked to dance with the young woman during the first song of the wedding.
Literal Translation
Requested by-the young-man to dance-with the young-woman at first song of-the wedding.
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