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    Kahabaghabag (en. Lamentable)

    kahabag-habag

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    The state of a person or thing that is pitiable.
    The situation of the orphaned children is truly lamentable.
    Ang sitwasyon ng mga batang ulila ay talagang kahabag-habag.
    Indicating distress or sorrow.
    His lamentable condition caused fear to his family.
    Ang kanyang kahabag-habag na kalagayan ay nagbigay ng takot sa kanyang pamilya.
    Associated with sad events.
    Everyone learned about his lamentable story.
    Napagalaman ng lahat ang kanyang kahabag-habag na kwento.

    Etymology

    from the word 'habag' which means pity or compassion.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lamentable condition
    a situation that is purely distressing.
    kahabag-habag na kalagayan

    Related Words

    pity
    The feeling of compassion or understanding of another's situation.
    habag
    compassion
    A feeling that motivates a person to help others.
    awa

    Slang Meanings

    ugly
    That project he did is pitiful, it's ugly!
    Kahabaghabag yung ginawa niyang project, ang pangit!
    pitiful
    Don't tease him anymore, he's pitiful, it's sad.
    Huwag mo na siyang asarin, kahabaghabag siya, nakakaawa.
    worst
    Wow, their performance was pitiful, really the worst!
    Grabe, kahabaghabag ang performance nila, worst talaga!