Matuwa (en. To be happy)

/maˈtuwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb expressing happiness or joy.

Be happy about your achievements.

Matuwa ka sa mga natamo mong tagumpay.

Indicates a positive feeling or reaction.

She becomes happy when she is with her family.

Matuwa siya kapag kasama ang kanyang pamilya.

Expression of joy as a reaction to good news.

Let's be happy about their good news.

Matuwa tayo sa kanilang magandang balita.

The word 'matuwa' is derived from the root word 'tuwa' which means joy or happiness.

Be happy!

Encouraging someone to be happy.

Matuwa ka!

Be happy with success!

Express joy over achieved successes.

Matuwa sa tagumpay!

joy

The feeling of happiness or pleasure.

tuwa

happy

Showing joy or happiness.

masaya

Very happy or overjoyed.

I just bought new sneakers, I'm so happy! I'm really in a good mood.

Kaka-bili ko lang ng bagong sneakers, ang saya saya ko! Talagang matuwa ako.

To enjoy life or to have a good time.

He received a bonus at work, so he’s really going all out to enjoy on outings!

Nakatanggap siya ng bonus sa trabaho, kaya't todo na ang matuwa sa mga outing!

A special kind of happiness, like being on cloud nine.

My mood changed when I saw you, so I’m really on cloud nine!

Nag-iba ang mood ko mula nang makita kita, kaya't matuwa ako!