From root: saya
Usage Note
Kasayahan is an abstract ka- nominalization of saya covering both the state of joy and the events that produce it, such as parties and fiestas. In Filipino social life, kasayahan carries communal overtones — it is rarely an entirely private experience and often implies shared celebration.
Examples
" Puno ng kasayahan ang bahay. "
Natural Translation
The house is full of joy.
Literal Translation
Full of celebration the house.
" Puno ng kasayahan ang pista. "
Natural Translation
The festival is full of celebration.
Literal Translation
Full of celebration the festival.
" Naghari ang kasayahan sa buong baryo nang manalo ang kanilang koponan sa basketbol, at hindi natulog ang mga tao buong gabi. "
Natural Translation
Joy reigned over the whole village when their basketball team won, and the people didn't sleep all night.
Literal Translation
Reigned the celebration in whole village when won the their team in basketball, and not slept the people whole night.
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