Luoy (en. Sorrow)

/lu-oy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of deep sadness or grief.
His sorrow was caused by the loss of a loved one.
Ang kanyang luoy ay dulot ng pagkawala ng mahal sa buhay.
A state of feeling filled with sadness and disappointment.
He felt a wave of sorrow in his heart due to the events.
Naramdaman niyang bumuhos ang luoy sa kanyang puso sa mga pangyayari.

Etymology

From the Chinese word meaning 'suffering'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be hurt by sorrow
To feel pain due to sadness.
Masaktan ng luoy
Filled with sorrow
Full of sadness.
Puno ng luoy

Related Words

to suffer
The act of feeling deep emotional pains.
luoyin

Slang Meanings

So tacky or unappealing.
Your outfit looks super tacky, dude.
Parang luoy na luoy na outfit mo, pre.
Pitiful or sad situation.
The dog I saw on the street was so pitiful.
Ang luoy ng nakita kong aso sa kalsada.
Worthless or unbelievable.
His idea is really worthless.
Grabe yung idea niya, luoy na luoy talaga.