From root: ligaya
Usage Note
Kaligayahan refers to the state or quality of being happy or the source of one's joy. It is a common noun used in both daily conversation and literature.
Examples
" Ikaw ang aking kaligayahan. "
Natural Translation
You are my happiness.
Literal Translation
You the my happiness.
" Ang pamilya ang aking kaligayahan. "
Natural Translation
My family is my happiness.
Literal Translation
The family the my happiness.
" Natutuhan niya na hindi nasusukat sa pera ang tunay na kaligayahan kundi sa mga taong nakapaligid sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
She learned that true happiness isn't measured in money but in the people around her.
Literal Translation
Learned she that not measured in money the true happiness but in the people surrounding to her.
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