Pagkamatuwain (en. Cheerfulness)

/pag-ka-ma-tu-wain/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
State of being happy and content.
His cheerfulness brought joy to everyone around him.
Ang kanyang pagkamatuwain ay nagbigay saya sa lahat ng mga tao sa paligid niya.
Possession of a positive outlook on life.
In every challenge, his cheerfulness was his guiding light.
Sa bawat pagsubok, ang kanyang pagkamatuwain ang naging gabay niya.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'matuwa', which means to be happy or joyful.

Common Phrases and Expressions

demonstrating cheerfulness
nagpapakita ng masaya at positibong disposisyon
nagpapakita ng pagkamatuwain

Related Words

to be happy
A verb that describes having happiness or joy.
matuwa
happy
An adjective that expresses a state of joy.
masaya

Slang Meanings

mama's boy
Alex seems like a mama's boy, his mom is always right there beside him.
Si Alex, mukhang pagkamatuwain 'yan, lagi na lang nandiyan ang nanay niya sa tabi.
almost can't break away from his mom
My brother is so clingy to our mom. He doesn't want to leave home even though he has a job now.
Yung kapatid ko, pagkamatuwain. Ayaw talagang umalis sa bahay kahit may trabaho na.
super attached to his mom
Even though many have fought with him, he still remains very attached to his mom.
Marami na nga ang nagaaway sa kanila, pero pagkamatuwain parin siya sa nanay niya.