Sayaw

to dance; danceverb / noun

Alternative meanings

To move the body rhythmically, usually following music. It can also refer to dance as an activity, performance, or form of expression.

Pronunciation

SAH-yaw

Root and affixes

Sayaw is the root for to dance and also means dance. Mosayaw means will dance or is going to dance. Misayaw means danced. Pagsayaw names the act of dancing.

Variants or conjugations

dance; to dance; dancing; danced; dancer; dance performance; dance floor

Related words and expressions

music; song; festival; movement; body; rhythm; culture; performance

Meaning and usage notes

Sayaw works for both to dance and dance. To dance for someone, sayawan may be used. Mananayaw means dancer.