kasiya-siya
satisfactory
From root: siya
Usage Note
Kasiya-siya describes something that is pleasing or meets expectations. Ang resulta ng pagsusulit ay kasiya-siya means the test result is satisfactory.
Examples
" Kasiya-siya ang pagkain. "
Natural Translation
The food is satisfying.
Literal Translation
Satisfying the food.
" Kasiya-siya ang resulta ng pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
The test result is satisfactory.
Literal Translation
Satisfactory the result of the test.
" Kasiya-siya ang biyahe namin dahil maganda ang panahon at maayos ang trapiko. "
Natural Translation
Our trip was satisfying because the weather was nice and the traffic was smooth.
Literal Translation
Satisfying the trip our because nice the weather and smooth the traffic.
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