From root: sayaw
Usage Note
Kasayaw is the term for the specific person someone is dancing with during a social event or performance.
Examples
" Ikaw ang kasayaw ko. "
Natural Translation
You are my dance partner.
Literal Translation
You the dance-partner my.
" Nasaan ang kasayaw mo? "
Natural Translation
Where is your dance partner?
Literal Translation
Where the dance-partner your?
" Hindi ko makalimutan ang kasayaw kong nagturo sa akin ng tamang hakbang sa tango. "
Natural Translation
I can't forget the dance partner who taught me the proper steps of the tango.
Literal Translation
Not I can-forget the dance-partner my who-taught to me of correct steps in tango.
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