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joy in Tagalog

saya

UK/d͡ʒɔɪ/

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British/d͡ʒoj/

joy in Tagalog: saya, galak. In English, joy means a feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

Tagalog words for joy

feeling of happiness
saya, galak

English meaning of joy

  1. noun A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.
  2. noun Anything that causes such a feeling.
  3. noun Luck or success; a positive outcome.
  4. noun The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; merriment; festivity.

Full definition of joy

joy in a sentence

  • a child's joy on Christmas morning
  • It is his joy to walk in the rain.
  • the joys and demands of parenthood

Synonyms of joy

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Questions about joy in Tagalog

What is the meaning of joy in Tagalog?
Joy in Tagalog is saya, galak.
Ano ang joy sa Tagalog?
Joy: saya, galak.
What does joy mean in English?
Joy means a feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

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