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yugyog

yúgyog with stress marks

to shake; dance

noun verb YUG-yog Native origin Rare
Arts & Culture Dance

Usage Note

Yugyog describes a rhythmic shaking or swaying motion, and by extension can refer to dancing, especially vigorous or joyful movement. The reduplication of the syllable 'yug' reflects the repetitive nature of the action. It is used in both literal and playful contexts.

Examples

Beginner

" Malakas ang yugyog ng bus. "

Natural Translation

The shaking of the bus is strong.

Literal Translation

Strong the shake of bus.

Intermediate

" Malakas ang yugyog ng sinasakyan namin. "

Natural Translation

The shaking of our vehicle is strong.

Literal Translation

Strong the shake of vehicle our.

Advanced

" Sa sobrang saya nila sa piyesta, hindi na natapos ang yugyog hanggang madaling-araw. "

Natural Translation

They were so happy at the fiesta that the dancing did not stop until dawn.

Literal Translation

At too-much happiness of-them at fiesta, not anymore ended the dancing until early-morning.

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to shake; to sway rhythmically

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