Lungkot (en. Sadness)

loong-kot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of feeling that expresses sadness or lack of joy.
The sadness she felt caused her tears.
Ang lungkot na nadarama niya ay naging sanhi ng kanyang mga luha.
A feeling of disappointment or longing.
Due to the sadness, she couldn't work properly.
Dahil sa lungkot, hindi siya nakapagtrabaho ng maayos.
A feeling caused by loss or separation.
His sadness stemmed from the loss of his friend.
Ang lungkot niya ay bunga ng pagkawala ng kanyang kaibigan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'lungkot' which refers to a dark state of emotion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sadness of the heart
The feeling of deep sadness.
lungkot ng puso
felt sadness
The emotion of sadness that a person feels.
lungkot na nadarama

Related Words

laughter
A feeling of joy that is the opposite of sadness.
tawa
pain
Can cause sadness, it is physical or emotional suffering.
sakit

Slang Meanings

Extreme sadness
I'm so sad, it feels like I can't take it anymore.
Ang lungkot ko na, parang di ko na kaya.
Losing motivation
Stop that sadness, it's like you've lost all motivation.
Tama na 'yang lungkot, na para bang wala ka nang gana.
Feeling down
Sometimes there's sadness in life, but you should keep going.
Minsan may lungkot sa buhay, pero dapat magpatuloy.
A downer for the mood
I don't want sadness, it's a downer for my mood.
Ayaw ko na ng lungkot, baal na sa mood ko 'yan.
Depressed vibe
This place has a sad atmosphere, it's like a depressed vibe.
Ang lungkot ng lugar na 'to, parang depressed vibe.