masiyahan
To enjoy in Tagalog is masiyahan.
The verb masiyahan refers to receiving pleasure or satisfaction from something. While masiyahan focuses on the feeling of satisfaction, you might use magpakasaya if your intent is specifically to have a great time or to party.
Meaning: to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is built upon the root word saya, which means joy or happiness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on the aspect to describe the timing of the enjoyment. Use the completed aspect nasiyahan to describe having already felt enjoyment or being pleased. Use the progressive aspect nasisiyahan to describe the ongoing state of enjoying or feeling pleasure.
Did you know?
- While masiyahan describes a state of being satisfied, the word saya is also the name of the traditional Filipino skirt worn by women in historical costumes.
- Filipinos often use the English word 'enjoy' as a loanword in daily conversation. It is common to hear I-enjoy mo lang to tell someone to just enjoy themselves.
- In some contexts, masaya can be used as a sarcastic response. Saying it with a certain tone can imply that a situation is actually stressful or chaotic.
Examples in context
- Nawa'y magsaya ka sa iyong pagbabakasyon!Enjoy your vacation!
- Sana ay masiyahan ka sa pagdiriwang na ito.I hope you enjoy this celebration.
- Mag-enjoy ka sa kaarawan mo!Enjoy your birthday!
- Ligaya ang hatid ng kantang ito!This song brings joy!
- Sana ay masiyahan kayo sa palabas.I hope you enjoy the show.
Example conversation
Jasmine and Ricardo are at a new restaurant.
- JasmineSana ay masiyahan ka sa pagkaing ito, Ricardo.I hope you enjoy this food, Ricardo.
- RicardoMasarap talaga ito, Jasmine!This is really delicious, Jasmine!
- JasmineMabuti naman at nagustuhan mo.It's good that you liked it.
- RicardoSalamat sa pag-imbita sa akin.Thanks for inviting me.
