From root: sigla
Usage Note
Pasigla is often used to describe something that provides encouragement or increases energy. You might hear the term pampasigla to refer to vitamins or coffee.
Examples
" Pasigla ng umaga ang kape. "
Natural Translation
Coffee is the morning's boost.
Literal Translation
Booster of morning the coffee.
" Ang musika ay pasigla ng isip. "
Natural Translation
Music is a stimulus for the mind.
Literal Translation
The music is a booster of mind.
" Ang masayang musika ay nagsisilbing pasigla sa mga manggagawa tuwing pagod na sila sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Cheerful music serves as a boost for the workers whenever they are tired from work.
Literal Translation
The cheerful music is serving-as booster to the workers whenever tired already they in work.
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