Tamasa (en. Feasting)

tɑˈmɑsɑ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A celebration or gathering filled with food and joy.
Their feast was filled with delicious dishes.
Ang kanilang tamasa ay puno ng masasarap na putahe.
The activity of receiving guests and providing nutritious food.
The feast at their home is a tradition every year.
Ang tamasa sa kanilang bahay ay isang tradisyon sa bawat taon.
Gathering of family and friends for a special occasion.
They organized a feast for their mother's birthday.
Nag-organisa sila ng tamasa para sa kaarawan ng kanilang ina.

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic word 'tamasa' meaning prosperity or abundance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Feast of life
A gathering to celebrate life.
Tamasa ng buhay
Feast at the festival
A celebration or festival often accompanied by food.
Tamasa sa pista

Related Words

food
Dishes prepared and offered at a feast.
pagkain
gathering
Activity of having people in one place for a feast.
pagsama

Slang Meanings

whole day filled with fun, usually with company
Wow, we had such a blast during our tamasa at the beach earlier!
Grabe, ang saya ng tamasa namin sa beach kanina!
celebration or enjoyment like no other
The tamasa at Mark's birthday party was awesome, there was so much food and laughter!
Ayos ang tamasa sa birthday party ni Mark, ang daming pagkain at tawa!
light feeling or happy mood
Life feels like a tamasa when I'm with you all!
Parang tamasa lang ang buhay kapag kasama kayo!