Lingaw (en. Happy)

/liŋɡaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

joy or amusement brought by something or someone.

Whenever we are together, I always find joy in his stories.

Sa tuwing kami ay magkakasama, lagi akong naliligaw sa kanyang mga kwento.

a state of being happy or amused.

His smile brings great joy to all of us.

Ang kanyang ngiti ay nagdudulot ng malaking lingaw sa aming lahat.

celebration or festivity.

There is joy in the place during the festival.

May lingaw sa lugar sa panahon ng piyesta.

Originates from the word 'lingaw' meaning enjoyment or amusement.

Joyful companion

A companion that brings happiness.

Lingaw na kasama

Bring joy

To bring happiness.

Magbigay ng lingaw

amusement

Refers to joy or the act of entertaining.

aliw

happiness

A feeling of joy or delight.

kasiyahan

fun or entertaining

The new game on the cellphone is so fun!

Ang bagong laro sa cellphone, ang lingaw!

pastime

This is just for fun; I have nothing else to do.

Lingaw lang 'to, wala akong ibang gagawin.

awesome or super fun

Wow, the party was so awesome earlier!

Grabe, ang lingaw ng party kanina!