Pleasure in Tagalog

“Pleasure” in Tagalog is translated as “Kasiyahan” or “Kaligayahan”. This English noun expressing enjoyment and satisfaction has various Filipino equivalents depending on the context and intensity of the feeling. Learn how to use this word appropriately in different scenarios below.

[Words] = Pleasure

[Definition]:

• Pleasure /ˈpleʒər/
• Noun 1: A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.
• Noun 2: An activity or experience that gives enjoyment or satisfaction.
• Noun 3: Used in polite expressions (e.g., “It’s my pleasure”).

[Synonyms] = Kasiyahan, Kaligayahan, Lugod, Saya, Tuwa, Kaluguran

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: It’s my pleasure to help you.
• Ex1_PH: Aking kaligayahan na tulungan ka.
• Ex2_EN: Reading books is one of my greatest pleasures.
• Ex2_PH: Ang pagbabasa ng mga aklat ay isa sa aking pinakadakilang kasiyahan.
• Ex3_EN: She takes pleasure in cooking for her family.
• Ex3_PH: Nakakakuha siya ng lugod sa pagluluto para sa kanyang pamilya.
• Ex4_EN: It was a pleasure meeting you today.
• Ex4_PH: Isang kaligayahan na makilala ka ngayong araw.
• Ex5_EN: Music brings pleasure to many people.
• Ex5_PH: Ang musika ay nagdudulot ng kasiyahan sa maraming tao.