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    Kulili (en. Sorrow)

    /kuˈlili/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A state of being sad or upset.
    His sorrow was visibly apparent on his face.
    Ang kanyang kulili ay kitang-kita sa kanyang mukha.
    Condition caused by the loss or destruction of something valuable.
    The family’s sorrow surfaced in her eyes when they saw their home vanish.
    Ang kulili ng pamilya ay lumutang sa kanyang mga mata nang makitang naglaho ang kanilang tahanan.

    Etymology

    Ang salitang ito ay nagmula sa Katagalugan

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suffering from sorrow
    in pain from sadness or regret.
    nagdurusa sa kulili
    endless sorrow
    sustained prolonged sadness.
    walang katapusang kulili

    Related Words

    pain
    Pain can be physical or emotional, often leading to sorrow.
    sakit
    loss
    A condition that often results in sorrow.
    pagkawala

    Slang Meanings

    A showy or mischievous person
    Juan is so kulili in class, he's always cracking jokes.
    Sobrang kulili ni Juan sa klase, lagi siyang naghihirit ng kalokohan.
    Sometimes used for kids who love to be naughty
    Those kids over there might become kulili if you don't stop them!
    Yung mga bata d'yan, baka maging kulili sila pag hindi niyo sila pinigilan!