Kaanghangan (en. Delight)

/kaˌaŋˈhaŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of happiness or joy.
The delight of the children when they saw their gifts was unmatched.
Ang kaanghangan ng mga bata nang makita nila ang kanilang mga regalo ay hindi mapapantayan.
Something or an experience that brings joy.
Attending the concert brought delight to the audience.
Ang pagdalo sa konsiyerto ay nagdulot ng kaanghangan sa mga tagapakinig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

joy of life
joy or delight in life.
kaanghangan ng buhay

Related Words

wonder
A feeling of beauty that brings joy.
paranghangan

Slang Meanings

Nonsense or foolishness.
What is that, your nonsense again with what you're saying!
Ano ba 'yan, kaanghangan na naman yung mga pinagsasabi mo!
Bragging or boasting.
Don't believe him, that's just all bragging!
Wag kang maniwala sa kanya, puro kaanghangan lang yun!
Chatter or pointless conversation.
Enough with the nonsense, we need to decide.
Tama na 'yang kaanghangan, kailangan na nating magdesisyon.