sagana
saganà with stress marks
abundant
Usage Note
Sagana describes richness or plentifulness of food, resources, blessings, or opportunities and carries a warm, positive tone. It is a staple of prayers, well-wishes, and festive speech, reflecting the Filipino cultural value placed on generosity and communal prosperity.
Examples
" Sagana ang pagkain sa handaan. "
Natural Translation
The food at the party is abundant.
Literal Translation
Abundant the food at celebration.
" Sagana ang ani nila ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Their harvest today is abundant.
Literal Translation
Abundant the harvest their today.
" Nawa'y maging sagana ang inyong buhay sa pagmamahalan, kalusugan, at biyaya sa darating na taon. "
Natural Translation
May your life be abundant in love, health, and blessings in the coming year.
Literal Translation
May become abundant the your life in love, health, and blessing in coming that year.
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