From root: ligaya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumigaya
lu-mi-ga-YA
became happy
Present (Incomplete)
lumiligaya
lu-mi-li-ga-YA
becoming happy
Future (Contemplated)
liligaya
li-li-ga-YA
will become happy
Usage Note
Lumigaya is used to describe the process of attaining a deep sense of joy or bliss, often in formal, literary, or romantic contexts. It carries a more profound emotional weight than the common term for happiness, 'saya,' and is frequently found in well-wishes or songs.
Examples
" Lumigaya siya sa tahanan. "
Natural Translation
She became happy at home.
Literal Translation
Became-happy she at home.
" Ang pangarap niya ay lumigaya ang kanyang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
His dream is for his family to be happy.
Literal Translation
The dream his is to become happy the his family.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang taon ng paghihirap, lumigaya rin sila nang muling magsama-sama ang buong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
After long years of hardship, they finally became happy when the whole family was reunited.
Literal Translation
After of long years of hardship, became-happy also they when again together the whole family.
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