Magpakaligaya (en. To bring happiness)

mag-pakaligaya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to cause happiness or joy.
His efforts brought happiness to his family.
Ang kanyang pagsisikap ay nagpakaligaya sa kanyang pamilya.
An action or event that brings joy.
He made sure to bring happiness on his birthday.
Sinadya niyang magpakaligaya sa kanyang kaarawan.
Sometimes used to express the desire to bring joy to others.
He wanted to bring happiness to the orphaned children.
Nais niyang magpakaligaya sa mga batang ulila.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'kaligayahan' meaning happiness or joy experienced.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to bring happiness to oneself
to be happy in one's own way
magpakaligaya sa sarili
to bring happiness to others
to provide joy to other people
magpakaligaya ng iba

Related Words

happiness
An emotion or state of being happy and content.
kaligayahan
satisfaction
Feeling of pleasure or agreeable sensations.
kasiyahan

Slang Meanings

enjoy
Let's have fun at the beach later!
Magpakaligaya tayo sa beach mamaya!
be happy
As long as you're happy, that's what matters.
Basta't magpakaligaya ka, okay na 'yan.
be joyful
When you're with the gang, you really enjoy.
Kapag kasama mo ang tropa, talagang magpakaligaya ka.