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.