From root: saya
Usage Note
Kasaya-saya is a reduplicated intensification of kasaya, used to amplify the degree of joy beyond what masaya or kasayahan alone conveys. It is especially associated with seasonal Filipino celebrations such as Christmas and town fiestas, where festivity reaches its peak.
Examples
" Kasaya-saya ang handaan! "
Natural Translation
The feast is so joyful!
Literal Translation
Very-joyful the feast!
" Kasaya-saya ang ating muling pagkikita. "
Natural Translation
Our reunion is very joyful.
Literal Translation
Very joyful the our reunion.
" Kasaya-saya ang pista sa aming bayan tuwing tag-init dahil nagtitipon ang buong pamilya mula sa iba't ibang lugar. "
Natural Translation
The fiesta in our town every summer is so joyful because the whole family gathers from different places.
Literal Translation
Very-joyful the fiesta in our town every summer because gather the whole family from various place.
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