What kalipay means
How to say “happiness” in Bisaya
kalipay in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 238 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Kalipay sa beach.
Joy at the beach.
- Beginner
Gianggaan mo ako og kalipay.
You gave me joy.
- Intermediate
Nalipay ko, apan kadto nga kalipay puno og pagduhaduha.
I am happy, but that happiness is full of doubt.
- Advanced
Kadtong nag-antos alang sa uban makatilaw sa tinuod nga kalipay.
Those who suffer for others get to taste true joy.
- New
Duyog sa kalipay.
Join the joy.
- Beginner
Kalipay nako sa imong pagbisita.
I'm delighted by your visit.
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Questions about kalipay
What does "kalipay" mean in English?
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Kalipay means happiness in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kalipay"?
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Kalipay is said ka-li-pay, 3 syllables. Cebuano is written phonetically, so the spelling tells you the pronunciation. There is a recording of it on this page.
How do you use "kalipay" in a sentence?
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"Dako kaayo ang akong kalipay karon." means "I'm overjoyed today.".
How common is "kalipay" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 587 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 238 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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