Maluha (en. To cry)

/maˈluha/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that expresses feelings of sadness or pain.
She cried upon hearing the news.
Umiyak siya nang marinig ang balita.
The act of releasing tears from the eyes.
He cried out of extreme joy.
Naluha siya dahil sa sobrang tuwa.
To express sadness or pity through crying.
She couldn't help but cry while watching the movie.
Hindi niya napigilang maluha habang nanonood ng pelikula.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cry from joy
To cry due to overwhelming happiness.
maluha ng kasiyahan
to cry from pain
To cry due to physical or emotional pain.
maluha sa sakit

Related Words

tear
The liquid released from the eyes when we are sad or angry.
luha
cry
The sound or act of crying.
iyak

Slang Meanings

To be angry or hurt
It seems like JR got hurt when Anna ignored him.
Parang nagmaluha si JR nang hindi siya pinansin ni Anna.
Frustrated or annoyed
People are really annoyed with the heavy traffic!
Maluha yung mga tao sa sobrang traffic!