Lumigaya (en. To rejoice)

loo-mee-gah-yah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to feel happiness or joy.
I rejoiced when I saw my family.
Lumigaya ako ng makita ang aking pamilya.
The state of having happiness or joy in a situation.
Everyone rejoiced at the celebration of her birthday.
Lumigaya ang lahat sa pagdiriwang ng kanyang kaarawan.

Etymology

From the word 'lumi' meaning 'to become' and 'gaya' meaning 'happy.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's rejoice!
Let's celebrate or have fun.
Lumigaya tayo!
I have rejoiced here.
I became happy here.
Nakapag-lumigaya ako dito.

Related Words

celebration
The state of being happy or the occasion of joy.
kasiyahan
joy
A profound feeling of happiness and delight.
ligaya

Slang Meanings

had fun
It was so fun, we really enjoyed ourselves at the party!
Ang saya saya, lumigaya talaga kami sa party!
to be happy
Even with many problems, we still have to be happy.
Kahit na maraming problema, kailangang lumigaya pa rin.
to celebrate
We should enjoy and celebrate our success!
Dapat tayong lumigaya at mag-celebrate ng tagumpay!