Luay (en. Bitter)

/luˈai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Having a strong unpleasant taste.

The fruit is bitter, so it is not eaten.

Ang bunga ay luay, kaya hindi ito kinakain.

Looking unpleasant or unappealing.

The bitter situation caused her great pain in her heart.

Ang luay na sitwasyon ay nagdulot ng labis na sakit sa kanyang puso.

The word 'luay' originates from the Proto-Malayic root.

bitter stew

a type of stew with a bitter taste

sinigang na luay

bitter

A word that means similar to luay, often used in describing taste.

mapait

Because of fatigue, I can only do a little more.

Oh, I'm so tired from working that I need a break.

Ay, luay na ako sa kakatrabaho, kailangan ko na ng pahinga.

Lacking energy or enthusiasm.

I'm so drained from walking that my friends left me behind.

Luay na luay na ako sa paglalakad, naiwan na ako ng mga kaibigan ko.

No interest or very little enthusiasm.

I'm just not feeling the news right now, it's like there's no excitement.

Luay lang ako sa mga balita ngayon, parang walang excitement.