Bigyangtuwa (en. Bring joy)

/bi.gyaŋ.tu.wa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action to give joy or happiness.
His surprise will bring joy to everyone at the wedding.
Ang kanyang sorpresa ay bigyangtuwa ang lahat ng tao sa kasal.
Intending to excite people.
He wants to bring joy to his parents with his success.
Nais niyang bigyangtuwa ang kanyang mga magulang sa kanyang tagumpay.
The expression of joy from a person or group.
Their performance brought joy to the guests.
Ang kanilang pagtatanghal ay nagbigay ng bigyangtuwa sa mga bisita.

Etymology

Originating from the combination of the word 'bigyan' meaning to give and 'tuwa' meaning joy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bring joy to one another
To give joy to each other.
bigyangtuwa ang isa't isa
bring joy to the children
To give joy to the children.
bigyangtuwa ang mga bata

Related Words

joy
A state of being happy or delighted.
kasiyahan
happiness
The feeling of joy in life.
kaligayahan

Slang Meanings

to make happy
I want to make the kids in the neighborhood happy this Christmas.
Gusto kong bigyangtuwa ang mga bata sa barangay sa Pasko.
to cheer up
You need to cheer up your friends so they won't be sad.
Kailangan mong bigyangtuwa ang mga kaibigan mo para di sila malungkot.
to entertain
I hope you can entertain him even just for a moment.
Sana'y bigyangtuwa mo siya kahit sandali lang.