lugod
lugód with stress marks
enjoyment; pleasure
Usage Note
Lugod is a somewhat formal or literary term for pleasure, joy, or enjoyment derived from an activity or experience. It appears frequently in formal speeches, official writing, and poetry. In everyday conversation, Filipinos are more likely to use saya or kasiyahan for similar meanings.
Examples
" Malaking lugod ang makita ka. "
Natural Translation
It is a great pleasure to see you.
Literal Translation
Big pleasure the to-see you.
" Malaking lugod ito. "
Natural Translation
This is a great pleasure.
Literal Translation
Big pleasure this.
" Para sa marami sa amin, walang katumbas na lugod ang makapiling muli ang pamilya tuwing kapaskuhan. "
Natural Translation
For many of us, there is no equal joy to being with family again during the Christmas season.
Literal Translation
For many of us, no equal pleasure the to-be-with again the family every Christmas-season.
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