Kaligaligaya (en. Joyfulness)

ka-li-ga-li-ga-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of joy or happiness.
His eyes were full of joyfulness when he saw his friends.
Ang kanyang mga mata ay puno ng kaligaligaya nang siya ay makakita ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
The feeling of complete happiness.
His return to their town brought joyfulness to everyone.
Ang kanyang pagbabalik sa kanilang bayan ay nagdulot ng kaligaligaya sa lahat.
A joy that comes from happiness or success.
They celebrated joyfulness at their victory in the competition.
Nagdiriwang sila ng kaligaligaya sa kanilang pagkapanalo sa paligsahan.

Etymology

The word 'kaligaligaya' comes from the word 'ligaya' which means happiness or joy, and the prefix 'ka-' which indicates a state or condition.

Common Phrases and Expressions

from a source of joyfulness
the true origin of happiness
ng bukal ng kaligaligaya

Related Words

joy
The state of being happy or content.
ligaya
satisfaction
The feeling of satisfaction or happiness.
kasiyahan

Slang Meanings

Full of joy
I am full of joy with the gifts I received on my birthday!
Kaligaligaya ako sa mga regalo na nakuha ko sa birthday ko!
Happy
The kids are happy at their festival!
Kaligaligaya ang mga bata sa kanilang piyesta!
Joy of the heart
I feel joy of the heart because I am with you.
Kaligaligaya ako kasi kasama kita.