Pakikipagsaya (en. Merrymaking)

pa-ki-ki-pag-sa-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An activity involving fun or joy.
Participating in the festival is an important tradition in our town.
Ang pakikipagsaya sa pista ay isang mahalagang tradisyon sa aming bayan.
Participation in celebrations or events.
Let's all join in the merrymaking at our friend's wedding.
Sama-sama tayong makikipagsaya sa kasal ng ating kaibigan.
A time of joy often spent with friends.
Merrymaking brings joy and amusement to everyone.
Ang pakikipagsaya ay nagbibigay saya at aliw sa lahat.

Etymology

This word comes from the word 'saya' which means joy or happiness, and 'kikipag' which connects to participation or interaction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's join in the merrymaking
We will participate in a celebration.
makikipagsaya tayo
having fun with family
Having fun with family members.
nagsasaya kasama ang pamilya

Related Words

joy
A state or experience of happiness and enjoyment.
kasiyahan
festival
A celebration often related to religion or culture.
pista

Slang Meanings

having fun or enjoying
Let's have fun with friends at the beach later!
Mag-pakikipagsaya tayo sa mga kaibigan sa beach mamaya!
party or gathering
The fun is just starting, and it's already a blast!
Kaka-simula pa lang ng pakikipagsaya, ang saya na!
getting together with people to have fun
He's always there for the fun whenever there's an occasion.
Palagi siyang nandiyan sa pakikipagsaya tuwing may okasyon.