Kalugdan (en. Pleasure)

/ka-luɡ-dan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of happiness or joy.
Her pleasure can be seen in her smile.
Ang kanyang kalugdan ay makikita sa kanyang ngiti.
Joy brought by something or an experience.
The journey brought him great pleasure.
Ang paglalakbay ay nagbigay sa kanya ng malaking kalugdan.
The feeling of happiness from an achievement or success.
The pleasure of his success is unparalleled.
Ang kalugdan sa kanyang tagumpay ay hindi matutumbasan.

Etymology

from the word 'lugod' which means joy or happiness

Common Phrases and Expressions

Joy of the heart
Joy within or contemplation that brings freedom.
Kalugdan ng puso
Pleasure in life
The joy and happiness felt in daily life.
Kalugdan sa buhay

Related Words

joy
A root word meaning joy or happiness.
lugod

Slang Meanings

Accept or agree
Just go ahead and agree to our trip to Baguio!
Kalugdan mo na ang trip natin sa Baguio!
Be true or show your real self
You should just be true to him, there's nothing wrong with friendship!
Dapat kalugdan mo siya, wala namang masama sa pagkakaibigan!