Salimuot (en. Happiness)

/saliˈmuot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of pleasure or joy.
The happiness on his face shows joy.
Ang salimuot ng kanyang mukha ay nagpapakita ng ligaya.
A feeling of joy brought about by good experiences.
Happiness is felt during Christmas.
Ang salimuot ay nadarama tuwing Pasko.
The quality of being happy or lively.
The joy brought by the children is contagious to everyone.
Ang salimuot na dala ng mga bata ay nahahawa sa lahat.

Etymology

Salimuot comes from the root word 'limuot' meaning happy or joyful.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full of happiness
full of joy or pleasure
puno ng salimuot
happiness of the heart
joy within
salimuot ng puso

Related Words

happy
A characteristic of having joy.
masaya
lively
Full of life and energy, often associated with happiness.
masigla

Slang Meanings

very smelly (strong scent)
Wow, the fish here at the market is super smelly!
Grabe, ang salimuot ng isda dito sa palengke!
pungent
Because of the smell of the fritters, I didn't eat them.
Dahil sa salimuot ng ukoy, di ko na siya kinain.
having a strong or unpleasant odor
The smell of that food is so strong, nobody would want to eat it.
Ang salimuot ng ganyang pagkain, wala talagang tao na kakain.