Ikasayang (en. Delight)

/ikaˈsajaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The various forms of happiness that can be expressed in a specific situation.

This delight brought a smile to her lips.

Ang ikasayang ito ay nagdulot ng ngiti sa kanyang mga labi.

A state of joy brought about by food or activity.

The delight brought by being together is unmatched.

Ang ikasayang dulot ng pagsasama-sama ay hindi matutumbasan.

The feeling of joy and pleasure from a person or thing.

She often brings delight to her friends.

Madalas siyang nagdadala ng ikasayang sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

From the root word 'saya' meaning happiness, combined with the prefix 'ika-' to express a condition or state.

heart's delight

joy of the heart, feeling of happiness

ikasayang puso

happy

A term that describes the state or feeling of being happy.

masaya

joy

The root word anchoring the idea of happiness or delight.

saya

Really wasted or regretful

The gift wrap is beautiful, but it’s a real waste to give it to Mark!

Ang ganda ng binalot na gift, pero 'ikasayang' na ibigay mo kay Mark!

It's a pity but it's okay

You moved to another school, it’s a pity, but I support you!

Ika'y lumipat ng ibang school, 'ikasayang', pero support kita!

Just watch what others did

It's already ten o’clock again, what a waste to not join the outing!

Umabot na naman ng alas-diyes, 'ikasayang' na hindi makasama sa gala!