Kalungkong (en. Gloom)
/kaˈluŋ.kɔŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of deep sadness or sorrow.
His gloom was caused by the loss of his loved one.
Ang kanyang kalungkong ay sanhi ng pagkawala ng kanyang mahal sa buhay.
The feeling of disappointment or hopelessness.
He fell into gloom after many defeats in life.
Nahulog siya sa kalungkong matapos ang maraming pagkatalo sa buhay.
A feeling of despair arising from unfortunate events.
The gloom brought about by the crisis was felt by the entire community.
Ang kalungkong dulot ng krisis ay naramdaman ng buong komunidad.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'lungkot' meaning sadness or sorrow.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gloom of the heart
The pain or sadness caused by loss.
kalungkong ng puso
experiencing gloom
Representing a feeling of sadness.
nakakaranas ng kalungkong
Related Words
sad
An adjective describing the state of being sad.
malungkot
defeat
A noun referring to the opponent's victory or lack of success.
pagkatalo
Slang Meanings
Feeling sad or depressed
I feel so kalungkong right now, I really don't want to chat.
Parang kalungkong na kalungkong ako ngayon, ayaw ko talagang makipagkwentuhan.
Lack of interest or motivation
When I'm kalungkong, it's hard to study and I just want to sleep all the time.
Kapag may kalungkong, ang hirap mag-aral at laging gusto lang matulog.