Makalungkot (en. Sad)
/maka-lung-kot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Conveys a feeling of sadness.
His face looked sad after hearing the news.
Ang kanyang mukha ay makalungkot matapos marinig ang balita.
Expresses a situation that brings sadness.
It is sad that they left without saying goodbye.
Makalungkot ang kanilang pag-alis ng walang paalam.
Refers to a state full of sadness.
The people around had sad expressions.
Ang mga tao sa paligid ay may makalungkot na ekspresyon.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'lungkot' meaning sadness or sorrow.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sad story
A story filled with sadness.
makalungkot na kwento
sad situation
A situation that brings sadness.
makalungkot na sitwasyon
Related Words
sadness
A feeling of sorrow or sadness.
lungkot
mourning
The experience of intense sorrow due to the death of a loved one.
nagluluksa
Slang Meanings
super sad
There are so many people but I was happy, then suddenly it became so sad.
Ang daming tao pero ang saya ko, tapos biglang makalungkot.
the kind of sadness that feels heavy
Yesterday, I watched the movie, and it was so sad.
Kahapon, napanood ko yung pelikula, tapos ang makalungkot nito.
drama in life
There's such news, it's really sad, it's drama in life.
May ganun palang balita, sobrang makalungkot, drama sa buhay.