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!