Magluksa (en. To mourn)

/maɡ.luk.sá/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that describes the act of mourning or grieving for the loss of a loved one.
They mourned the passing of their deceased parent.
Sila'y nagluksa sa pagpanaw ng kanilang yumaong magulang.
A verb that expresses deep sorrow and emotional pain.
People couldn't help but mourn at his death.
Hindi maiwasang magluksa ng mga tao sa kanyang pagkamatay.
The act of remembering fond memories while mourning.
Despite their mourning, they gathered to celebrate his life.
Sa kabila ng kanilang pagluksa, nagtipon sila upang ipagdiwang ang kanyang buhay.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'luksa' meaning to mourn.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The whole family mourned
The entire family is grieving due to a passing.
Nagluksa ang buong pamilya
Period of mourning
Time of grieving and remembrance for a deceased loved one.
Panahon ng pagluluksa

Related Words

sorrowful
Exhibiting sadness or mourning.
nalulumbay
numbness
State of emotional numbness or oblivion caused by pain.
pamamanhid

Slang Meanings

to feel sad or cry due to loss
I will mourn the death of my grandfather.
Magluluksa ako sa pagkamatay ng lolo ko.
a gathering of people in memory of the deceased
We will mourn together with other relatives for his anniversary.
Magluluksa kami kasama ang ibang kamag-anak para sa kanyang anibersaryo.