siya
siyâ with stress marks
satisfaction; pleasure
Also means
As the third-person singular pronoun meaning 'he,' 'she,' or 'it,' siya is one of the most common words in Tagalog — pronounced with a level tone rather than the falling circumflex of the noun form.
Usage Note
Siya as a noun or verb root meaning satisfaction or pleasure is largely archaic and appears mainly in classical literature or set phrases. Learners should note that the same spelling siya is encountered far more often as the everyday third-person singular pronoun meaning he, she, or it — a potential source of confusion.
Examples
" Puno ng siya ang puso ko. "
Natural Translation
My heart is full of satisfaction.
Literal Translation
Full of satisfaction the heart my.
" Puno ng siya ang kanyang puso. "
Natural Translation
His/her heart is full of satisfaction.
Literal Translation
Full of satisfaction the his/her heart.
" Matapos ang mahabang paghihirap, naramdaman niya ang tunay na siya nang sa wakas ay natupad ang kanyang pangarap. "
Natural Translation
After the long struggle, he felt true contentment when his dream finally came true.
Literal Translation
After the long struggle, felt he the true satisfaction when at-last came-true the his dream.
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