Lamentasyon (en. Lamentation)
la-men-ta-syon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A representation of grief or contemplation.
His lamentation was filled with sadness and reflection on lost opportunities.
Ang kanyang lamentasyon ay puno ng lungkot at pagsasalamin sa mga nawalang pagkakataon.
A type of poem or song focused on mourning.
His lamentation became an inspiration for poets in his village.
Ang kanyang lamentasyon ay naging inspirasyon para sa mga makata sa kanyang bayan.
The process of expressing pain or sorrow.
The lamentation of the people reached songs and voices of mourning.
Ang lamentasyon ng mga tao ay umabot sa mga awit at tinig ng pagdadalamhati.
Etymology
From Latin 'lamentatio', meaning crying or mourning.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lamentation of the heart
The grief that comes from the soul.
lamentasyon ng puso
the lamentation of a nation
The sorrow or pain of a community.
ang lamentasyon ng isang bayan
Related Words
science of faith
Study of the emotions of crying and mourning in the context of faith.
siyensiya ng pananampalataya
crying
A physical reaction to pain, sadness, or mourning.
pag-iyak
Slang Meanings
Pain or sorrow felt; mourning.
The songs of Asap Rocky are full of lamentation about his shortcomings.
Yung mga kanta ni Asap Rocky, puno ng lamentasyon tungkol sa mga pagkukulang niya.
Regret or prayer with a bit of drama.
People on Facebook always have lamentation in their statuses about how stressed they are.
Mga tao sa Facebook, laging may lamentasyon sa mga status nila kung gaano sila ka-stressed.
Excessive crying or complaining.
She said, 'Enough with the lamentation, we can do this!'
Sabi niya, 'Tama na ang lamentasyon, kaya natin 'to!'