Sumaya (en. To rejoice)

/suˈma.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To sing or be happy, often used to express joy.

Everyone rejoiced upon hearing the good news.

Sumaya ang lahat nang marinig ang magandang balita.

To experience joy or happiness.

She rejoiced at attending her friend's wedding.

Sumaya siya sa pagdalo sa kasal ng kanyang kaibigan.

Derived from the Tagalog word 'saya' meaning happiness.

be happy

Be joyful or celebrate.

sumaya ka

joy

A noun referring to a state of happiness or delight.

saya

to be happy or lively

I was so happy when our group became lively at the party!

Sobrang saya ko nung sumaya ang ating grupo sa party!

to go to fun places

Let's go have fun at the mall later, there are a lot of new rides!

Sumaya tayo mamaya sa mall, ang daming bagong sakyan!

to enjoy or have fun

You should just be happy and enjoy life!

Dapat sumaya ka lang at mag-enjoy sa buhay!