Tuwang (en. Joy)

tu·wang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A feeling of pleasure or happiness.

The joy she felt in her success was unmatched.

Ang tuwang naramdaman niya sa kanyang tagumpay ay hindi matutumbasan.

An occasion or reason for happiness.

His birthday became a cause for joy for the whole family.

Naging tuwang dahilan ang kanyang kaarawan para sa buong pamilya.

The feeling of happiness arising from positive experiences.

The joy on her face described her happiness.

Ang tuwang nasa kanyang mukha ay nilalarawan ang kanyang kasiyahan.

No specific origin

so happy

extremely happy

tuwang-tuwa

endless joy

joy that never ends

tuwang walang hanggan

joy

Experiencing happiness or pleasure.

tuwa

happy or lively

He/She is very happy during vacation, as if he/she is overjoyed.

Ang saya-saya niya tuwing bakasyon, parang tuwang-tuwa.

relieved or decided upon

I was overjoyed with the exam results because I thought I failed.

Tuwang-tuwa ako sa resulta ng exam, kasi akala ko bagsak ako.

sleepy or about to sleep

I’m feeling sleepy, but I’m still very happy with our conversation.

Nakakatulog na ako, pero tuwang-tuwa pa rin ako sa kwentuhan natin.