Lumuha (en. To cry)

lu-mu-ha

Meaning & Definition

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verb
An action of expressing feelings through tears.
Maria cried when she received bad news.
Si Maria ay lumuha nang siya'y nakatanggap ng masamang balita.
Experiencing emotions that are sometimes expressed through tears.
He cried out of extreme happiness when he saw his family again.
Siya ay umiyak dahil sa labis na kaligayahan nang makitang muli ang kanyang pamilya.
An emotional reaction due to sadness or pain.
He cried when he saw his injured pet dog.
Lumuha siya nang makita ang kanyang alagang aso na nasaktan.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'luha' meaning the fluid that comes from the eye

Common Phrases and Expressions

to shed tears
to cry or show feelings
lumuha ng luha
crying due to sadness
to cry as a result of sadness
lumuha dahil sa kalungkutan

Related Words

tear
The liquid that comes from the eye when crying.
luha
crying
The current form of the act of shedding tears.
umiiyak

Slang Meanings

to cry or express emotions
When she got sad, she suddenly started to cry.
Kapag nalungkot siya, bigla na lamang siyang lumuha.
to sulk or feel confused
That's why he cried because he had no idea what to do next.
Kaya siya lumuha, kasi wala na siyang ideya kung ano ang susunod na gagawin.
to leave a mark of tears (emotional impact)
His song really made me shed tears.
Yung kanta niya talagang pumiga ng lumuha sa akin.