From root: saya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsaya
nag-sa-YA
celebrated
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasaya
nag-sa-sa-YA
celebrating
Future (Contemplated)
magsasaya
mag-sa-sa-YA
will celebrate
Usage Note
Magsaya is used when people gather to enjoy a festive occasion, celebrate a milestone, or simply have a good time together. It focuses on the act of rejoicing or being merry, often in a social or communal setting.
Examples
" Magsaya tayo ngayong gabi. "
Natural Translation
Let's celebrate tonight.
Literal Translation
Celebrate we tonight.
" Panahon na para magsaya tayo. "
Natural Translation
It is time for us to celebrate.
Literal Translation
Time already for celebrate we.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang taon ng pagsisikap, panahon na para magsaya at ipagdiwang ang ating mga tagumpay. "
Natural Translation
After a long year of hard work, it's time to celebrate and rejoice in our successes.
Literal Translation
After of long year of effort, time already for celebrate and honor the our successes.
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