From root: siya
Usage Note
Masiyahin is used to describe a person who is naturally happy or optimistic. Masiyahin si Ben kahit pagod na siya means Ben is cheerful even if he is already tired.
Examples
" Masiyahin ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is cheerful.
Literal Translation
Cheerful the child.
" Ang aking lola ay masiyahin. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is cheerful.
Literal Translation
The my grandmother is cheerful.
" Masiyahin siya kaya kahit gaano kabigat ang problema, lagi siyang nakangiti at nakakahawa ang kanyang positibong enerhiya. "
Natural Translation
She is cheerful, so no matter how heavy the problem is, she is always smiling and her positive energy is contagious.
Literal Translation
Cheerful she so even however heavy the problem, always she smiling and contagious the her positive energy.
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