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happiness in Tagalog

kaligayahan

/ˈhæpinɪs/

happiness in Tagalog: kaligayahan, ligaya. In English, happiness means the emotion of being happy; joy; elation.

Tagalog words for happiness

emotion of being happy
kaligayahan, ligaya

English meaning of happiness

  1. noun The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
  2. noun Prosperity, thriving, wellbeing.
  3. noun Good luck; good fortune.
  4. noun Fortuitous elegance; unstudied grace, used especially of language.

Full definition of happiness

happiness in a sentence

  • bring happiness to others
  • Money can’t buy happiness.
  • She found happiness in the small things.

Synonyms of happiness

All synonyms of happiness

happiness in other languages

Questions about happiness in Tagalog

What is the meaning of happiness in Tagalog?
Happiness in Tagalog is kaligayahan, ligaya.
Ano ang happiness sa Tagalog?
Happiness: kaligayahan, ligaya.
What does happiness mean in English?
Happiness means the emotion of being happy; joy; elation.

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