Pasaya (en. To make happy)

/pa'sa.ya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Expressed the act of making others happy.
He made the children happy with his stories.
Pinasaya niya ang mga bata sa pamamagitan ng kanyang mga kwento.
Take steps to provide joy.
Allan always asks how he can make his friends happy.
Allan ay laging nagtatanong kung paano siya makakapagpasaya sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
To cause happiness or joy.
Her beautiful voice made the audience happy.
Ang kanyang magandang boses ay nagpasaya sa madla.

Etymology

Root word: saya

Common Phrases and Expressions

Make me happy
A request to provide joy.
Pasayahin mo ako

Related Words

joy
A state of feeling indicating happiness.
saya
happy
An adjective describing the state of joy or happiness.
masaya

Slang Meanings

to make everyone dance
It looks like you really want to make everyone dance at the party tonight!
Mukhang gusto mo talagang pasayawin ang lahat sa party tonight!
to bring joy or laughter
Because of him, everyone in the group is always full of joy.
Dahil sa kanya, pasaya ng pasaya ang lahat sa grupo.
to be entertained or have fun
I didn't notice that I was already having fun with my new hobby.
Di ko napansin na pasaya na pala ako sa bagong hobby ko.