Itangis (en. To cry out)
/itaŋɪs/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Expressed emotions or feelings through crying.
She cried out her defeats in life.
Itinangis niya ang kanyang mga pagkatalo sa buhay.
Cried out loudly.
The child cried out when he saw his mother leaving.
Ang bata ay itinangis nang makita ang kanyang inang umalis.
To express sorrow or pain through crying.
She cried out her grief over the loss of loved ones.
Itinangis niya ang kanyang pagkasawi sa mga mahal sa buhay.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'itangis' meaning to express emotions through crying.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Cry out the pain
Feelings of pain expressed through crying.
Itangis ang sakit
Related Words
tear
Liquid that comes from the eyes while crying.
luha
grief
Deep sorrow or sadness.
pighati
Slang Meanings
Looking for a way to express inner turmoil
I just want to let out everything I'm going through right now.
Parang gusto ko nang itangis ang lahat ng pinagdadaanan ko ngayon.
To cry a lot
I watched that movie, wow, I really cried!
Pinanood ko yung movie, grabe, itangis talaga ako!
To be true to one's emotions
You can do it! Just let out what you feel.
Kaya mo yan! Itangis mo lang ang nararamdaman mo.