kasiya

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

From ka- +‎ siya.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /ˌkasiˈa/ [ˈkaː.ʃɐ]
    • IPA(key): (no palatal assimilation) /ˌkasiˈa/ [ˈkaː.sjɐ]
  • Rhymes: -a
  • Syllabification: ka‧si‧ya

Adjective

kásiyá (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜐᜒᜌ)

  1. fits into limited space
    Kasiya pa sila sa maliit na pintuan.
    They still fit in the small doors.
  2. fits one's size (of clothing)
    Kasiya sa kanya ang bestidang binili niya.
    The dress she bought fits on her.
  3. fits one's budget (of money)

Derived terms

  • ikasiya
  • kumasiya
  • magkasiya
  • mapagkasiya
  • pagkasiyahin

Further reading

  • “kasiya”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018

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