Kaligay (en. Happiness)

ka-li-gay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being happy or having joy.
His smile shows his happiness.
Ang kanyang ngiti ay nagpapakita ng kanyang kaligay.
Feeling of joy that comes from a positive experience.
The happiness of life can be found in small things.
Ang kaligay ng buhay ay maaaring matagpuan sa maliliit na bagay.
Condition where the heart is full of joy.
His success brought great happiness to his family.
Ang kanyang tagumpay ay nagdulot ng malaking kaligay sa kanyang pamilya.

Etymology

from the word 'ligaya' meaning joy or happiness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Joy in the heart
Happiness felt inside that comes from joy.
Kaligay sa puso

Related Words

happy
A word meaning full of joy.
masaya
joy
A feeling of happiness and joy.
pagkagalak

Slang Meanings

Super happiness or joy
My happiness when you arrived!
Ang kaligay ko nung dumating ka!
Celebration or fun
We gathered at the fiesta, there was a lot of joy!
Nagsama-sama kami sa fiesta, ang daming kaligay!
Chill or no problems
Just chill, this is just fun.
Chill lang, ang kaligay lang nito.