From root: ligaya
Usage Note
Maligaya is standard for formal greetings like Maligayang Pasko (Merry Christmas) or Maligayang Kaarawan (Happy Birthday). It describes a person or an occasion filled with joy.
Examples
" Maligaya kami ngayon. "
Natural Translation
We are joyful today.
Literal Translation
Joyful we now.
" Mukhang maligaya siya ngayon. "
Natural Translation
He/She looks joyful today.
Literal Translation
Looks joyful he/she now.
" Maligaya ang buong pamilya tuwing magsasama-sama sila sa hapag para sa hapunan ng Pasko. "
Natural Translation
The whole family is joyful whenever they gather at the table for Christmas dinner.
Literal Translation
Joyful the whole family whenever gather-together they at table for dinner of Christmas.
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