From root: sayaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinayaw
si-na-YAW
danced (a specific routine)
Present (Incomplete)
sinasayaw
si-na-sa-YAW
dancing (a specific routine)
Future (Contemplated)
sasayawin
sa-sa-ya-WIN
will dance (a specific routine)
Usage Note
Sayawin is used when the speaker focuses on performing a specific piece of choreography or a particular style of dance. It is commonly heard in contexts like rehearsals, competitions, or when requesting someone to perform a specific dance number.
Examples
" Sayawin natin ang bagong kanta. "
Natural Translation
Let's dance to the new song.
Literal Translation
Dance we the new song.
" Gusto kong sayawin ang sayaw na ito. "
Natural Translation
I want to dance this dance routine.
Literal Translation
Want I dance the dance that this.
" Kailangan naming sayawin nang perpekto ang buong rutina bago kami humarap sa mga hurado. "
Natural Translation
We need to perform the entire routine perfectly before we face the judges.
Literal Translation
Need we dance perfectly the whole routine before we face to the judges.
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