Magdalamhati (en. To grieve)

/maɡdaˈlamhati/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of grieving or shedding tears due to a loss.
He grieved after the death of his pet.
Nagdalamhati siya matapos ang pagkamatay ng kanyang alaga.
Expressing deep sadness in a situation.
People grieved over the resignation of their idol.
Nagdalamhati ang mga tao sa pagbibitiw ng kanilang idolo.
Regret or sorrow over bad events that happened.
He grieved over his mistakes in the past.
Nagdalamhati siya sa kanyang mga pagkakamali sa nakaraan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'dalamhati' meaning sadness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to grieve for a loss
grieving due to the loss of a loved one
magdalamhati sa pagkawala
to grieve over sadness
grieving due to a sad event
magdalamhati sa lungkot

Related Words

sadness
The feeling of intense sadness.
dalamhati
sorrow
The experience of intense sadness or anxiety.
lumbay

Slang Meanings

sad or grieving
Why do you seem to be grieving? It looks like you have a problem.
Bakit parang nagdalamhati ka? Parang may problema ka.
worried
She was grieving when she saw the exam results.
Nagdalamhati siya nang makita niya ang resulta ng exam.
feeling hopeless
He felt hopeless with the news he received.
Nagdalamhati siya sa mga balitang natanggap niya.