pithaya

Tagalog

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /pitˈhajaʔ/ [pɪt̪ˈhaː.jɐʔ]
• Rhymes: -ajaʔ
• Syllabification: pit‧ha‧ya

Noun

pithayà (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜒᜆ᜔ᜑᜌ)

1. longing; fervent or intense desire

   Synonym: pita

2. capricious wish

   Synonym: (for pregnant women) lihi