Tagalog

Etymology

From masaya (happy) +‎ -hin, literally prone to being happy.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /masaˈjahin/, [mɐ.sɐˈja.hɪn]
  • Hyphenation: ma‧sa‧ya‧hin

Adjective

masayahin (Baybayin spelling ᜋᜐᜌᜑᜒᜈ᜔)

  1. jolly; cheerful; jovial
    Synonym: hobyal
  2. upbeat
    Synonym: hobyal

Further reading

  • masayahin”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018