Biyaya (en. Blessing)
bee-yah-yah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A positive thing or gift given or received from God or others.
Health is a blessing that should be appreciated.
Ang kalusugan ay isang biyaya na dapat ipagpasalamat.
A favor or blessing obtained from prayers or efforts.
He received the blessing of good fortune.
Natanggap niya ang biyaya ng magandang kapalaran.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'bienvenida' meaning welcome or praise.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blessings of God
The blessings that come from God.
biyaya ng Diyos
blessings received
Gifts or favors received in life.
biyayang tinamo
Related Words
thanksgiving
The acknowledgment and appreciation of received blessings.
pagsasalamat
fulfillment
The realization of blessings that come from effort.
pagsasakatuparan
Slang Meanings
luck or a good opportunity
I saw her blessing when she got a huge bonus at work.
Nakita ko ang kanyang biyaya nang makakuha siya ng malaking bonus sa trabaho.
favor or help being given
Just accept the blessing from your friends in times of need.
Tanggapin mo na lang ang biyaya ng mga kaibigan mo sa oras ng pangangailangan.
the blessings brought by success
Finally, I have reaped the blessings of my hard work.
Sa wakas, nakuha ko na ang mga biyaya ng aking hirap sa trabaho.