matuwa
matuwâ with stress marks
to be glad; to feel joy
From root: tuwa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
natuwa
na-TU-wa
was glad
Present (Incomplete)
natutuwa
na-tu-TU-wa
is feeling glad
Future (Contemplated)
matutuwa
ma-tu-TU-wa
will be glad
Usage Note
Matuwa is the stative actor-focus form of tuwa, framing joy as an emotional state that comes over the experiencer in response to good news, a kind gesture, or a pleasant surprise. It is warmer and more spontaneous in tone than masaya, which describes a more sustained or general happiness.
Examples
" Natuwa ako sa regalo. "
Natural Translation
I was glad about the gift.
Literal Translation
Was-glad I in gift.
" Masarap matuwa sa simpleng tagumpay ng iyong mga kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
It feels great to be glad about the simple successes of your friends.
Literal Translation
Delightful to-be-glad in simple success of your friends.
" Natuwa ang lola nang makita niyang nagsama-sama ang lahat ng apo niya tuwing Pasko. "
Natural Translation
Grandma was delighted when she saw all her grandchildren gather together every Christmas.
Literal Translation
Was-glad the grandma when saw she gathered-together the all of grandchild her every Christmas.
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