Maligaya (en. Happy)

ma-li-ga-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Contains happiness or joy.
The children are happy at their celebration.
Maligaya ang mga bata sa kanilang pagdiriwang.
Expresses joy.
The happy face of her friend uplifted her spirit.
Ang maligayang mukha ng kanyang kaibigan ay nagbigay ng sigla sa kanya.
Brings delight or joy.
The happy reunion of friends changed her day.
Ang maligayang pagkikita ng mga kaibigan ay nagpabago sa kanyang araw.

Etymology

From the word 'ligaya' meaning joy or happiness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Merry Christmas
A greeting for celebrating Christmas.
Maligayang Pasko
Happy new year
A greeting for welcoming the new year.
Maligayang bagong taon

Related Words

joy
The feeling of happiness or delight.
ligaya
happiness
A state of being happy or joyful.
kaligayahan

Slang Meanings

happy
I was so happy when I got that job!
Sobrang maligaya ako nung nakuha ko 'yung trabaho!
chill
The vibe here at the party is just chill.
Ang maligaya lang ng vibe dito sa party.
enjoy
We're just enjoying ourselves while on vacation.
Maligaya lang kami habang nagbabakasyon.