From root: saya
Usage Note
Masayahin is a ma--in dispositional adjective from saya describing a person whose natural temperament is cheerful and optimistic. The -hin suffix marks a stable personality trait rather than a momentary mood, distinguishing masayahin from simply being masaya in the moment.
Examples
" Masayahin ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is cheerful.
Literal Translation
Cheerful the child.
" Ang kaibigan ko ay masayahin. "
Natural Translation
My friend is cheerful.
Literal Translation
The friend my is cheerful.
" Kahit maraming pinagdaanang hirap sa buhay, nanatiling masayahin si Lola at lagi niyang pinapasaya ang mga apo niya. "
Natural Translation
Even though she went through many hardships in life, Grandma remained cheerful and always made her grandchildren happy.
Literal Translation
Even-though many gone-through hardship in life, remained cheerful Grandma and always she makes-happy the grandchildren her.
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