Mahiga (en. To be overjoyed)

/ma'higa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Having excessive excitement or joy.
When she found out she passed, she was overjoyed.
Nang malaman niyang nakapasa siya, siya ay labis na mahiga.

Etymology

Tagalog term

Common Phrases and Expressions

Very happy
Extremely happy.
Tuwang-tuwa

Related Words

happy
A word that describes the state of having joy or happiness.
maligaya
happiness
An emotion referring to a high level of satisfaction.
kaligayahan

Slang Meanings

To find or get something unexpected.
I found my lost cellphone, I'm so happy! Let's mahiga to some luck.
Nakita ko yung cellphone ko na nawala, ang saya! Mahiga na tayo sa maswerte.
To be happy or lively despite problems.
Even though we’re going through a lot, let’s just mahiga in joy.
Kahit maraming pinagdaraanan, mahiga lang tayo sa saya.