Pampasaya (en. For amusement)

/pam-pasá-ya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Something that brings joy or happiness.
Games are a source of amusement for children.
Ang mga laro ay pampasaya sa mga bata.
The main purpose of an activity to please others.
He organized an amusement for his friend's birthday.
Nag-organisa siya ng isang pampasaya para sa kaarawan ng kanyang kaibigan.

Etymology

root word: saya (joy, happiness)

Common Phrases and Expressions

something that cheers up
things or activities that bring joy or pleasure to a person.
pampasaya ng loob

Related Words

joy
State of happiness or pleasure.
saya
entertainment
Feeling of joy or amusement.
aliw

Slang Meanings

something that brings joy
I wanted something to cheer me up, so I watched funny videos online.
Gusto ko ng pampasaya, kaya nanood ako ng mga funny videos online.
something that makes you feel younger
I bought something to cheer me up and make me feel younger because I feel so old already.
Bumili ako ng pampasaya na pampabata, kasi feeling ko ang luma ko na.
something that energizes
I need something to energize me, so I drank an energy drink.
Kailangan ko ng pampasigla, kaya uminom ako ng energy drink.