Celebrate in Tagalog

“Celebrate” in Tagalog is “ipagdiwang” or “magdiwang,” which means to acknowledge a significant or happy occasion with joyful activities, ceremonies, or gatherings.

Understanding how to express celebration in Tagalog opens up rich cultural insights into Filipino festivities and traditions. Let’s explore the nuances of this meaningful word.

[Words] = Celebrate

[Definition]:

• Celebrate /ˈsɛləbreɪt/
• Verb 1: To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
• Verb 2: To perform a religious ceremony publicly.
• Verb 3: To honor or praise publicly.

[Synonyms] = Ipagdiwang, Magdiwang, Magsaya, Salubungin, Ipagbunyi, Magpista

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: We will celebrate my birthday next week with family and friends.
Ex1_PH: Ipagdidiwang namin ang aking kaarawan sa susunod na linggo kasama ang pamilya at mga kaibigan.

Ex2_EN: The country celebrates its independence day with parades and fireworks.
Ex2_PH: Ipinagdiriwang ng bansa ang araw ng kalayaan nito sa pamamagitan ng mga parada at paputok.

Ex3_EN: They celebrated their wedding anniversary at a fancy restaurant.
Ex3_PH: Ipinagdiwang nila ang kanilang anibersaryo ng kasal sa isang mamahaling restawran.

Ex4_EN: Let’s celebrate your achievement with a party tonight!
Ex4_PH: Ipagdiwang natin ang iyong tagumpay sa pamamagitan ng isang party ngayong gabi!

Ex5_EN: The community celebrates the harvest festival every autumn.
Ex5_PH: Ipinagdiriwang ng komunidad ang pista ng ani tuwing taglagas.