EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
cheerful, jolly, happy-go-lucky...
to be able to squeeze in; to be jostled...
to be able to outsmart or deceive...
Pang-uri
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/sa-ya-HIN/
FIL: Paglalarawan sa isang tao na likas na masayahin, palangiti, at madaling maging maligaya.
EN: cheerful, jolly, happy-go-lucky
This is your friend who is 'happy lang, walang ending'. They're the human equivalent of a golden retriever. Kahit gaano kabigat ang problema, they find a reason to laugh. They're the one who starts the karaoke, tells the corny jokes, and brings the good vibes. The designated 'bibo' of the barkada.
From 'saya' (happy) + '-in' (suffix indicating a characteristic).
ROOT MEANING: happy, joyful
Describes a person's disposition or personality. 'Masayahin' is a more common variant.
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🇵🇭 Sayahin siyang tao kaya marami siyang kaibigan.
🇺🇸 She is a cheerful person that's why she has many friends.
🇵🇭 Kilala ang mga Pilipino sa pagiging sayahin sa kabila ng mga problema.
🇺🇸 Filipinos are known for being jolly despite the problems.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.