From root: sayaw
Usage Note
Pagsayaw refers to the act or process of dancing. It often focuses on the execution or the skill involved in the movement.
Examples
" Magaling siya sa pagsayaw. "
Natural Translation
She is good at dancing.
Literal Translation
Skilled she in dancing.
" Mahal ko ang pagsayaw. "
Natural Translation
I love dancing.
Literal Translation
Love I the dancing.
" Ang masiglang pagsayaw ng mga mananayaw ang umakit sa mga manonood sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
The lively dancing of the performers is what drew the audience to the stage.
Literal Translation
The lively dancing of-the dancers the drew to the audience at stage.
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