Halibuyak (en. Brokenhearted)

/ha-li-bu-yak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A literary term that describes the feeling of sadness caused by love or loss.
He is in a state of heartbreak after breaking up with his partner.
Siya ay nasa estado ng halibuyak matapos maghiwalay sa kanyang kasintahan.
A common feeling experienced by people during separations or breaks in relationships.
Many people experience heartbreak in their love lives.
Maraming tao ang nakakaranas ng halibuyak sa kanilang buhay pag-ibig.
verb
The action that describes the experience of loss or a ruin in emotions.
He began to experience heartbreak when he learned he would be left.
Nagsimulang halibuyak siya nang malaman niyang iiwan siya.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hali' meaning alleged, and 'buyak' meaning burst or splash.

Common Phrases and Expressions

broken heart
A statement that indicates the process of experiencing pain from a breakup or separation.
pagkabasag ng puso

Related Words

love
The feeling of having a deep connection to a person.
pagmamahal
breakup
The event of leaving or ending a relationship.
hiwalayan

Slang Meanings

Fall flat, easy to drop
Wow, she totally flopped in the exam, no perfect score!
Grabe, ang halibuyak niya sa exam, walang perfecto!
Useless person
I don't want him anymore; he's just a useless person in the group.
Ayaw ko na sa kanya, halibuyak lang siya sa grupo.
Worthlessness, like trash
You should be careful with what you say; it comes off as worthless.
Dapat maging careful ka sa mga pinagsasabi mo, halibuyak lang ang dating.