Pagsasaya (en. Celebration)
pag-sa-sa-ya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The action or process of being happy or having fun.
The celebration of the people during the festival shows their culture.
Ang pagsasaya ng mga tao sa pista ay nagpapakita ng kanilang kultura.
An occasion of joy or celebration.
Their wedding was a grand celebration for everyone.
Ang kanilang kasal ay naging isang malaking pagsasaya para sa lahat.
Etymology
From the word 'saya' meaning happiness or joy, combined with the prefix 'pag-' indicating action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the joy of the people
The happiness or joy of the people.
pagsasaya ng mga tao
celebration in this occasion
Celebrating people in a certain occasion.
pagsasaya sa okasyong ito
Related Words
happy
An adjective describing the state of being joyful.
masaya
festival
A celebration that often originates from a local tradition.
pista
Slang Meanings
having fun with friends
Come on, let's have fun at the office later!
Tara, magsaya tayo sa opisina mamaya!
party
There's a party at Mark's house later, come along!
May pagsasaya sa bahay ni Mark mamaya, sama ka!
jamming
Come on, let's have fun and have a jam session!
Tara, magpagsasaya tayo at mag-jam session!
chill
Let's just stay here and have fun without stress.
Dito lang tayo, magpagsasaya ng walang stress.