Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Buhi kaayo
lively; cheerful; animatedadjective
- Alternative meanings
Full of energy, joy, movement, or a lively atmosphere; also related to life or action.
- Pronunciation
BOO-hee ka-AH-yo
- Root and affixes
Buhi means alive; kaayo intensifies the quality, giving the idea of very alive or lively.
- Variants or conjugations
buhi kaayo; malipayon; puno sa kusog; animado
- Related words and expressions
cheerful, energy, life, movement, enthusiasm
- Meaning and usage notes
“Buhi kaayo” works for a lively atmosphere. For a cheerful person, “malipayon” may be more direct.
cheerfulnessenergymood
Buhi kaayo ang pista sa baryo.
The neighborhood festival is very lively.
Malipayon siya pagkadungog sa balita.
He became cheerful after hearing the news.