Dimaligaya (en. Unhappy)

/di-ma-li-ga-ya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Not happy; describes a state of unhappiness.
He is unhappy with his situation.
Siya ay dimaligaya sa kanyang sitwasyon.
Shows sadness or disappointment.
The news brought him a sorrowful feeling.
Ang balita ay nagdulot sa kanya ng dimaligaya na damdamin.

Etymology

From the word 'maligaya' meaning happy or joyful, with 'di-' indicating negation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unhappy life
A life full of sadness.
dimaligaya ang buhay

Related Words

sadness
A state of emotion where a person is without joy or happiness.
kalungkutan
disappointment
Feeling of failure to meet expectations.
disappointment

Slang Meanings

not happy
Why do you look so dimaligaya at the party? What happened?
Bakit parang dimaligaya ka sa party? Ano bang nangyari?
no fun
The people here are so dimaligaya, it's like they're going through something.
Ang dimaligaya ng mga tao sa lugar na 'to, parang may pinagdaraanan.
sad
You seem so dimaligaya even though the weather is nice.
Parang ang dimaligaya mo kahit na ang ganda ng weather.