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title: "Happy in Tagalog: Masaya | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say happy in Tagalog. masaya. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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# How to Say "Happy" in Tagalog

Learn how to say happy in Tagalog with pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences.

## Quick answer
Happy in Tagalog is "masaya".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "mah-sah-yah".

## Usage and cultural notes
Masaya is commonly used in family settings to express joy.

Use masaya to say you are happy or pleased.

## Example sentences
- Masaya ako ngayon. - I am happy today. (daily life)
- Masaya kami na nandito ka. - We are happy that you are here. (family welcome)

## Related words
- [Sad](/tagalog/sad/) - Malungkot
- [Tired](/tagalog/tired/) - Pagod
- [Hungry](/tagalog/hungry/) - Gutom

## Related category
- [Feelings and Emotions](/categories/emotions/)

## Keep learning
- [Tagalog words](/tagalog/)
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