Pagpapasasa (en. Indulgence)

/pɐg.pɐ.pɐ.sɐ.sɐ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The excess of food or any pleasure that leads to overwhelming enjoyment.
She studied hard, so during her vacation, she indulged in delicious foods.
Nakapag-aral siya ng mabuti, kaya't sa kaniyang bakasyon ay nagpasasa siya sa mga masasarap na pagkain.
A state of utter joy or happiness.
During the feasts, the indulgence of the guests is truly noticeable.
Sa mga handaan, ang pagpapasasa ng mga bisita ay talagang kapansin-pansin.

Etymology

From the root word: 'pasasa', meaning 'excessive enjoyment or revelry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

indulging in freedom
the excessive enjoyment of opportunities or favors brought by freedom.
nagpapasasa sa kalayaan

Related Words

celebration
Something to do to feel joy or happiness.
pagsasaya
making happy
The process of creating joy for oneself or others.
pagpapasaya

Slang Meanings

having fun to the excess
They really indulged at the party, left nothing at the buffet!
Sobrang pagpapasasa nila sa party, walang itinira sa buffet!
unrestrained enjoyment
We fully enjoyed ourselves at the beach, making the most out of every moment!
Kumpleto ang pagpapasasa namin sa beach, bawat sandali ay sinulit!
having fun as if there's no tomorrow
We should really indulge at the concert because you never know when it will happen again!
Dapat tayong magkapagpasasa sa concert, kasi hindi mo alam kung kelan ulit mangyayari!