Kaayohan

well-being; welfare; good; benefitnoun

Alternative meanings

Kaayohan means well-being, welfare, good, or benefit in Cebuano/Bisaya. It is used for the good of a person, family, community, or group, including health, safety, improvement, and favorable conditions.

Pronunciation

kah-ah-YOH-hahn

Root and affixes

From maayo, good or well. Kaayohan names the good, welfare, goodness, or benefit that favors someone or a community.

Variants or conjugations

kaayohan; maayo; alang sa kaayohan; kaayohan sa tanan; benepisyo; panglawas

Related words and expressions

well-being; welfare; common good; benefit; health; safety; community; improvement; care

Meaning and usage notes

Kaayohan is a good general word for well-being or the common good. For physical well-being or health, panglawas is more specific. For safety or being safe, kaluwasan fits better. For economic or work benefits, benepisyo may be more direct.