Tuwa (en. Joy)
tuˈwa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of happiness or joy.
The joy is felt during Christmas.
Ang tuwa ay nadarama tuwing Pasko.
Celebration or happiness.
The joy of the children during the arrival of summer is delightful.
Ang tuwa ng mga bata sa pagdapo ng tag-init ay nakakatuwa.
Etymology
from the root word 'tuwa' meaning joy or happiness
Common Phrases and Expressions
in joy
in a state of happiness or joy
nasa tuwa
because of joy
because of happiness
dahil sa tuwa
Related Words
happy
The feeling filled with joy or happiness.
masaya
delight
Intense feeling of joy.
kagalakan
Slang Meanings
extreme happiness
I'm so happy when I won the raffle!
Ang tuwa ko nang nanalo ako sa raffle!
giddy/excited feel, usually in romantic contexts
Hold on, I'm so thrilled with their scenes in the movie!
Teka lang, ang tuwa ko sa mga eksena nila sa pelikula!
having fun
They're very happy because of the party!
Ang saya nila, tuwang tuwa dahil sa party!
just relaxed, enjoying life
No stress, just joy in life!
Walang stress, tuwa lang sa buhay!