Mamamaysan (en. To be pleasant)

/ma-ma-mai-san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation or condition that is pleasant to do or experience.
The soup is pleasant, that's why I drank it.
Ang sopas ay mamamaysan kaya naman ininum ko ito.
verb
A person or thing that brings joy or happiness.
Her smile is pleasant to everyone here.
Ang kanyang ngiti ay mamamaysan sa lahat ng narito.

Etymology

Root word: 'mang- + mainam'

Common Phrases and Expressions

prosperous living
To live abundantly and happily.
mamamayang mayaman

Related Words

happy
A feeling of joy and happiness.
masaya
pleasant
Having a good quality that is attractive or pleasant.
kaaya-aya

Slang Meanings

to enjoy or have fun
We need to mamamaysan this weekend, so we can refresh ourselves!
Kailangan nating mamamaysan ngayong weekend, para ma-refresh tayo!
to relax or take a break
There's not much to do at home, so I'll just mamamaysan.
Walang masyadong gagawin sa bahay, kaya mamamaysan na lang ako.
to chill or take a break from stress
After the finals, I will mamamaysan with my friends.
After ng finals, mamamaysan ako kasama ang mga kaibigan ko.