Magulay (en. To be sad)

/maɡuˈlai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the state of being sad or having sorrow.
He was sad after learning the bad news.
Nagmagulay siya matapos malaman ang masamang balita.
Emphasizing the feelings of grief or anxiety.
He often feels sad when alone.
Madalas siyang magulay kapag nag-iisa.
Condition where a person loses enthusiasm or joy.
His eyes showed that he was sad.
Ipinakita ng kanyang mga mata ang siya'y nagmagulay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

he/she is feeling sad
he/she is experiencing sadness
nagmagulay siya

Related Words

sadness
An emotion that describes sorrow or grief.
lungkot
sorrow
The state of being sad.
kalungkutan

Slang Meanings

mother or mommy
She is my magulay in life, I am always there for her.
Siya na ang magulay ko sa buhay, lagi akong nandiyan para sa kanya.
daycare or child caregiver
We need to find a magulay for baby because his mom needs time off.
Kailangan na nating hanapan si baby ng magulay kasi kailangan ng mama niya ng time off.