Nawa (en. May it be)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
A word used to express a wish or hope.
May you succeed in your endeavors.
Nawa'y magtagumpay ka sa iyong mga pagsisikap.
Used to express good wishes for others.
May you find happiness in your new home.
Nawa'y lumigaya kayo sa inyong bagong tahanan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

May you succeed
An expression of hope for success.
Nawa'y magtagumpay
May your life be peaceful
A wish for peace in someone's life.
Nawa'y mapayapa ang iyong buhay

Related Words

hopefully
A word also used to express hope or desire.
sana

Slang Meanings

hopefully
Hopefully, I'll get the cellphone I want.
Nawa'y makuha ko ang gusto kong cellphone.
irony of the situation
Hopefully, you’re always okay, but honestly, I feel terrible.
Nawa'y lagi kang maayos, pero sa totoo lang, ang sama ng pakiramdam ko.
wishful thinking
Hopefully we’ll be happy, even though we’re not okay yet.
Nawa'y maging masaya na kami, kahit na hindi pa kami okay.