Maluhain (en. Emotional)

/ma.lu.hain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Capable of feeling emotions that can lead to tears.
She is emotional whenever she hears sad stories.
Siya ay maluhain sa tuwing naririnig ang mga malulungkot na kwento.
Related to empathy or having deep feelings about events.
Her emotional behavior shows her empathy towards others.
Ang kanyang maluhain na pag-uugali ay nagpapakita ng kanyang empatiya sa ibang tao.
Feeling excessive emotions, especially sadness or joy.
He accepts anything that happens because he is naturally emotional.
Tinatanggap niya ang anumang nangyayari dahil siya ay likas na maluhain.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'maluhain' ay nagmula sa salitang-ugat na 'luha' na tumutukoy sa damdaming nag-uudyok sa pag-iyak.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emotional heart
A heart that is sensitive and easily affected by emotions.
maluhain na puso

Related Words

emotion
This term refers to the feelings or emotions experienced by a person.
damdamin

Slang Meanings

A kind or helpful person.
I wish everyone was maluhain, because it's fun to be around.
Sana lahat ng tao maluhain, kasi ang saya sa paligid.
A person who is always there to help.
Like Ana, she's always maluhain to her friends.
Parang si Ana, lagi siyang maluhain sa mga kaibigan niya.