Ikalungkot (en. To grieve)

/ikaˈluŋkot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of experiencing deep sadness.
His condition worsened in response to the grief of his parents.
Napasama ang kanyang kalagayan sa pag-ikalungkot ng kanyang mga magulang.
The expression or display of sadness or emotion.
His grief was clearly visible in his eyes.
Ang kanyang pag-ikalungkot ay kitang-kita sa kanyang mga mata.

Etymology

from the word 'kalungkutan', meaning a state of sadness or sorrow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grief of the heart
The intense sadness felt in the heart.
ikalungkot ng puso

Related Words

sadness
The state or condition of being sad.
kalungkutan

Slang Meanings

Fell into a situation that is really sad.
I feel like it’s a real bummer seeing him alone.
Parang ikalungkot ng pakiramdam ko pagkakakita ko sa kanya na nag-iisa.
Gave a deep effect or impact on emotions.
His story about his family was truly heart-wrenching.
Yung kwento niya about sa pamilya niya, talagang ikalungkot.
A state of disappointment or sadness.
After the breakup, I really felt down.
After ng breakup, parang ikalungkot talaga ako.