From root: sining
Usage Note
Makasining describes an approach or a person that advocates for the importance of the arts.
Examples
" Makasining ang anak ko. "
Natural Translation
My child is art-oriented.
Literal Translation
Art-oriented the child my.
" Ang grupo nila ay makasining. "
Natural Translation
Their group is art-oriented.
Literal Translation
The group their is art-oriented.
" Dahil makasining ang paaralan, hinihikayat nito ang mga estudyante na ipahayag ang sarili sa pamamagitan ng sining. "
Natural Translation
Because the school is art-oriented, it encourages students to express themselves through art.
Literal Translation
Because art-oriented the school, encourages it the students to express the self through art.
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