Masaya (en. Happy)

/maˈsaja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shows happiness or joy.
The children are happy with their games.
Masaya ang mga bata sa kanilang laro.
Brings happiness to others.
Her happy smile is entertaining.
Ang masayang ngiti niya ay nakaka-aliw.
Symbolizes a lively emotional state.
Our gatherings are always happy.
Laging masaya ang aming mga pagtitipon.

Etymology

Originated from the Tagalog root word 'saya' which means joy or happiness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am happy
I am in a state of happiness.
Masaya ako
Are you happy?
An inquiry about someone's happiness.
Masaya ka ba?

Related Words

joy
The state of being happy or celebrating.
kasiyahan
happiness
The feeling of joy or satisfaction.
kaligayahan

Slang Meanings

happy, cool
I'm happy because I got hired at work.
Masaya ako kasi natanggap ako sa trabaho.
chill
The group is super happy, we are just chilling at the beach.
Ang saya-saya ng tropa, chill lang kami sa beach.
lit
Last night's party was amazing, it was lit!
Ang galing ng party kagabi, ang saya!
vibing
I'm so happy right now, just vibing to the music.
Sobra akong masaya ngayon, vibing lang sa music.