Damba (en. Sorrow)

dám-ba

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A deep sadness or mourning caused by a serious experience.
His sorrow was caused by the loss of his loved one.
Ang kanyang damba ay dulot ng pagkawala ng kanyang minamahal.
Conveying the feeling of pain caused by loss or annoyance.
He cannot avoid the feeling of sorrow with every memory of them.
Hindi niya maiwasan ang damdang damba sa bawat alaala nila.

Etymology

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Common Phrases and Expressions

sorrow of the heart
deep sadness brought by love or relationships.
damba ng puso

Related Words

sadness
A common emotion that expresses sadness.
lungkot

Slang Meanings

spider
Enough of that, that's just a spider in the corner.
Tama na 'yan, damba na lang yan sa sulok.
strength
We need strength in this fight.
Kailangan natin ng damba sa laban na 'to.