igaya
igayâ with stress marks
charm, pleasant
Usage Note
Igaya is a somewhat literary or poetic word for the quality of being pleasant, charming, or delightful. It is more common in written Tagalog and traditional literature than in casual speech, where 'masaya' or 'kaaya-aya' would be preferred.
Examples
" Maganda ang igaya nito. "
Natural Translation
Its charm is lovely.
Literal Translation
Lovely the charm of-this.
" Isang malakas na igaya ito. "
Natural Translation
This is a strong charm.
Literal Translation
A strong that charm this.
" Hindi ko malilimutan ang igaya ng tanawin na sumalubong sa amin nang dumating kami sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
I will never forget the charm of the scenery that welcomed us when we arrived in the province.
Literal Translation
Not I will-forget the charm of scenery that welcomed to us when arrived we in province.
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