tayon
táyon with stress marks
swinging movement
Usage Note
Tayon describes a rhythmic swinging or oscillating motion, such as the sway of a hammock, a pendulum, or a person rocking. It is used in poetic descriptions of gentle movement and in the context of traditional Filipino dances involving swaying steps.
Examples
" Mabagal ang tayon ng duyan. "
Natural Translation
The swing of the hammock is slow.
Literal Translation
Slow the swinging-movement of hammock.
" Nakakaantok ang tayon ng duyan. "
Natural Translation
The swinging movement of the hammock makes one sleepy.
Literal Translation
Sleepy the swinging-movement of hammock.
" Sa banayad na tayon ng duyan at ihip ng hangin, dahan-dahang nakatulog ang sanggol. "
Natural Translation
With the gentle swaying of the hammock and the blowing of the wind, the baby slowly fell asleep.
Literal Translation
In the gentle swaying of hammock and blowing of wind, slowly fell-asleep the baby.
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