ligaya
ligáya with stress marks
happiness; joy
Usage Note
Ligaya refers to a profound sense of joy and is mostly used in formal, poetic, or musical contexts rather than daily speech. Its adjective form, maligaya, is the standard term used in formal greetings like Maligayang Pasko (Merry Christmas).
Examples
" Punong-puno ng ligaya ang puso ko. "
Natural Translation
My heart is full of joy.
Literal Translation
Full-full of joy the heart my.
" Ang ligaya ng kanilang pamilya ay nakakaaliw. "
Natural Translation
The joy of their family is uplifting.
Literal Translation
The joy of their family is entertaining.
" Walang yaman ang makakapantay sa ligayang dulot ng pagiging kasama ng mga taong tunay mong mahal. "
Natural Translation
No wealth can match the joy brought by being with the people you truly love.
Literal Translation
No wealth the can-equal to joy caused of being companion of the people truly you love.
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