Ikagalak (en. To be glad)

ika-galak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning 'to bring joy'.
He shared news that would bring joy to everyone.
Nakapagbigay siya ng isang balita na ikagalak ng lahat.
Expresses happiness or celebration.
His success is a joy to his family.
Ang kanyang tagumpay ay ikagalak ng kanyang pamilya.
An event that brings joy.
The celebration is a joy for the whole community.
Ang pagdiriwang ay ikagalak ng buong barangay.

Etymology

Two parts: 'ika' from the word 'ika' meaning 'to be' and 'galak' meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you will be glad to hear
A statement expressing good news that will be joyful to hear.
ikagalak mong marinig

Related Words

joy
A word that describes happiness or delight.
galak
happiness
A state of being happy or enthusiastic.
kasiyahan

Slang Meanings

happy
I will really be happy to be with you at the party later!
Ikagalak ko talagang makasama ka sa party mamaya!
overjoyed
Everyone will be overjoyed with this news!
Sobrang ikagalak ng mga tao ang balitang ito!
thrilled
Even if it’s just a simple message, I’ll be thrilled with that. I’m so giddy!
Kahit na simpleng mensahe lang, ikagalak ko na iyon. Kilig na kilig ako!