From root: siya
Usage Note
Kasiyahan refers to a state of joy or satisfaction, and can also mean a celebration. It captures both the internal feeling and the external event.
Examples
" Punong-puno ng kasiyahan ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is full of happiness.
Literal Translation
Full of happiness the child.
" Ang kasiyahan ay nagmumula sa puso. "
Natural Translation
Happiness comes from the heart.
Literal Translation
The happiness comes from the heart.
" Ang tunay na kasiyahan ay hindi nabibili ng pera kundi nasa simpleng samahan ng pamilya. "
Natural Translation
True happiness can't be bought with money but is found in the simple company of family.
Literal Translation
The true happiness is not bought of money but in simple company of family.
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