Maykaya (en. Wealthy)

/maɪˈkaɪ.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a person or thing that is rich or abundant.

Our neighbor is a wealthy person with many businesses.

Ang aming kapitbahay ay isang maykaya na tao na may maraming negosyo.

Shows success in life, usually in the financial field.

He was born into a wealthy family, so he had privileges in education.

Ipinanganak siya sa isang maykaya na pamilya, kaya nagkaroon siya ng pribilehiyo sa edukasyon.

However, it may have originated from the word 'kayamanan' referring to wealth.

wealthy in life

Refers to having a successful and abundant life.

maykaya sa buhay

wealth of the heart

Refers to feelings or love that are highly valuable despite wealth.

kayamanan ng puso

wealth

A word used to describe things that bring wealth or property.

kayamanan

prosperity

Refers to abundant wealth and prosperity.

kasaganaan

rich person

Who doesn't know Don Miguel? He's really rich!

Sino bang hindi kilala si Don Miguel? Talagang maykaya 'yan!

well-off life or good heart

He's really well-off in life, he's always happy.

Siya talagang maykaya sa buhay, lagi siyang masaya.

always extravagant

That young lady is wealthy in terms of beauty, she wins at parties!

Yung dalaga, maykaya sa pagpapaganda, panalo sa mga parties!