English to Maori Meaning of acting - mahi

Acting :

mahi

noun

mahi, tākaro, whakaari, kanohi, maminga, umeraa, rangi

adjective

whakahaere, mahi, hohe, haere

Acting :: mahi

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Definitions of acting in English

Noun(1) the performance of a part or role in a drama
Verb(1) perform an action, or work out or perform (an action(2) behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself(3) play a role or part(4) discharge one's duties(5) pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind(6) be suitable for theatrical performance(7) have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected(8) be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure(9) behave unnaturally or affectedly(10) perform on a stage or theater
Adjective(1) serving temporarily especially as a substitute

Examples of acting in English

(1) The acting director spoke out as officials from the Department of Health began to study the report of Lord Laming's public inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbie.(2) The writer is the acting director for UN economic development and environmental affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.(3) It was his duty as acting sheriff until his brother was back to protect her.(4) But Flanagan already has a new team lined up, with George Watt, Hughes's second in command, installed as acting finance director.(5) Saint came from the school of acting where motivation for action was crucial to understanding your character.(6) We talked a lot about Fifties-style acting , especially Montgomery Clift.(7) Upon my second viewing, I discovered a sweet film with exceptional acting .(8) A temporary manager may be brought in to run the City of York Council's education department after the departure of acting director Chris Edwards.(9) Chief executive David Atkinson and acting assistant director of education Murray Rose were travelling to Croydon with Mr Edwards to receive the award today.(10) But she already had a letter showing she had passed her probationary period, signed by her acting duty station manger.(11) It was originally said by administration officials that they would probably keep John McLaughlin on as the acting director at least through the election.(12) With no rewards in the writing, the cinematography, and dismal acting , that's asking way too much.(13) A police spokesman said he resigned on February 8 and that his number two, David Shefneux, head of finance, became acting finance director the next day.(14) Though born and brought up in a conservative Sikh family in Norway, she always had a dream of acting in a Bollywood film.(15) However, he will remain on leave until then, with college registrar Vincent McCarthy continuing as acting director until a new appointment is made.(16) Mr. Paulison, who is the acting director of FEMA, is with me.

Related Phrases of acting

(1) act ::

mahi

(2) acting director ::

kaiwhakahaere mahi

(3) play-acting ::

tākaro-mahi

(4) way of acting ::

ara o te mahi

(5) acting manager ::

kaiwhakahaere mahi

(6) self-acting ::

mahi-whaiaro

(7) acting president ::

peresideni mahi

(8) direct acting ::

mahi tika

(9) single-acting ::

kotahi-mahi

Related Phrases of acting

(1) act ::

mahi

(2) acting director ::

kaiwhakahaere mahi

(3) play-acting ::

tākaro-mahi

(4) way of acting ::

ara o te mahi

(5) acting manager ::

kaiwhakahaere mahi

(6) self-acting ::

mahi-whaiaro

(7) acting president ::

peresideni mahi

(8) direct acting ::

mahi tika

(9) single-acting ::

kotahi-mahi

Synonyms

Adjective

1. temporary ::

rangitahi

2. interim ::

wā

3. caretaker ::

kaitiaki

4. pro tem ::

tem pro

5. pro tempore ::

wā pro

6. provisional ::

takitaro

7. stopgap ::

stopgap

8. deputy ::

tuarua

9. stand-in ::

tu-i roto i te

10. fill-in ::

whakakiia-i roto i te

11. pinch-hitting ::

timonga-patu

Noun

12. drama ::

whakaari

13. the theater ::

te whare tapere

14. the stage ::

te atamira

15. the performing arts ::

nga toi e mahi ana

17. dramatics ::

dramatics

18. dramaturgy ::

whakaari e

19. stagecraft ::

stagecraft

21. treading the boards ::

takahanga i te papa

Different Forms

acting

Word Example from TV Shows

Stop ACTING like such a baby.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 10

Hemorrhoids ACTING up again?

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 1

You can keep ACTING like you give the first shit--

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 2

You're ACTING weird, and it's freaking me out.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 8

and sign up for a new ACTING class and...

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 13

Examples of acting from TV Shows

Stop ACTING like such a baby.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 10

Hemorrhoids ACTING up again?

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 1

You can keep ACTING like you give the first shit--

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 2

You're ACTING weird, and it's freaking me out.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 8

and sign up for a new ACTING class and...

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 13

English to Maori Dictionary: acting

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English to Maori Dictionary: acting

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