Lamuymoy (en. Regret)

la-muymoy

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A feeling of regret about something done or not done.

He has regrets about his decision to leave his job.

May lamuymoy siya sa kanyang desisyon na iwanan ang kanyang trabaho.

This is a coined term in Tagalog that may relate to having concerns or regrets.

regret over past opportunities

having regrets about things thought or done in the past

lamuymoy sa mga nakaraang pagkakataon

repentance

A feeling that arises from wanting a different decision to have been made.

pagsisisi

Looking lazy or indifferent.

Jose looks like a lamuymoy in his room, he’s not even moving.

Parang lamuymoy na si Jose sa kwarto, hindi nga gumagalaw.

Just hanging around, doing nothing.

Why did it take you so long to arrive? I was just lamuymoying here.

Bakit ang tagal mong dumating? Naka-lamuymoy lang ako dito.