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    Luha (en. Tear)

    loo-ha

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A liquid that comes out from the eyes as a result of crying.
    She cried and her tears flowed because of sadness.
    Umiyak siya at tumulo ang kanyang mga luha dahil sa kalungkutan.
    Symbol of emotions such as happiness, pain, or anger.
    Her tears were a sign of immense joy at her success.
    Ang kanyang mga luha ay tanda ng labis na kasiyahan sa kanyang tagumpay.
    An element of literature often used to express feelings.
    Tears are often used in poems to depict sadness.
    Ang luha ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga tula upang ipakita ang kalungkutan.

    Etymology

    From the Latin word 'lacrima'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tears of joy
    tears brought about by joy or happiness
    luha ng saya
    tears of sorrow
    tears brought about by sadness or pain
    luha ng pighati

    Related Words

    cry
    An act that promotes the release of tears.
    iyak
    emotion
    An emotion or feeling that can lead to crying.
    damdamin

    Slang Meanings

    Tears of joy
    I cried from happiness, it's tears of joy!
    Naiyak ako sa saya, luha kasi ako ng ligaya!
    Emotional breakdown
    The moment of my stress hit, I was in tears on the corner.
    Dumating na yung moment na sobrang stress ko, luha na ako sa kanto.
    Fake tears
    He doesn't want to talk to me anymore, so I just faked some tears.
    Ayaw na akong kausapin, kaya nag-luha na lang ako kahit fake.