Halosmaiyak (en. Almost crying)

huh-los-mah-EE-yak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb describing an emotional state close to crying or sobbing.

She was almost crying with joy upon receiving the good news.

Halosmaiyak siya sa saya nang matanggap ang magandang balita.

Originated from the words 'almost' and 'to cry'.

close to crying

indicates a strong emotional response that could lead to tears.

malapit nang umiyak

crying

The action of shedding tears or crying.

umiiyak

falling for what is being said, like a smile but without joy

Even though I'm almost crying from his story, I just thought that he's happy.

Kahit halosmaiyak na ako sa kwento niya, inisip ko na lang na masaya siya.

deliberately holding back tears, but still showing a smile

When he got the news, he was almost crying while trying to smile.

Noong nakuha niya ang balita, halosmaiyak siya habang pinipilit ngumingiti.

a sad situation that seems to have a touch of happiness

At his wedding, I was almost crying because the moment was beautiful, but I was very sad for him.

Sa kasal niya, halosmaiyak ako kasi ang ganda ng moment, pero lungkot na lungkot ako para sa kanya.