Kalunuslunos (en. Lamentable)

/ka.lu.nus.lu.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to the state of being sad or pitiable.
His lamentable condition moved people's hearts.
Ang kanyang kalunuslunos na kalagayan ay umantig sa puso ng mga tao.
Describes a situation filled with suffering or distress.
The lamentable history of the town should be remembered.
Ang kalunuslunos na kasaysayan ng bayan ay dapat alalahanin.

Etymology

Tagalog, derived from the root word 'lunus' meaning 'permission' or 'harm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lamentable situation
A condition filled with suffering.
kalunuslunos na sitwasyon

Related Words

grieving
The process of bearing pain or sadness due to loss.
pagdadalamhati

Slang Meanings

Pitiful
Wow, Juan's situation is pitiful, he really deserves sympathy.
Grabe, kalunus-lunos yung sitwasyon ni Juan, kawawa talaga siya.
Enduring
With the hardships of life, we just endure the pitiful situation.
Sa hirap ng buhay, tinitiis lang natin ang kalunus-lunos na sitwasyon.
Bitter
The pitiful news is full of bitterness.
Ang kalunus-lunos na balita ay puno ng pait.