Malungkot (en. Sad)
/ma-loong-kot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Feeling of sadness or unhappiness.
His face was sad after receiving the bad news.
Malungkot ang kanyang mukha matapos ang masamang balita.
Conveys a feeling of sadness or worry.
The tone of her voice was sad while speaking.
Malungkot ang tono ng kanyang boses habang nagsasalita.
Etymology
The word 'malungkot' comes from the root word 'lungkot' which means sadness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Sad story
A story full of sadness.
Malungkot na kwento
A sad heart
A heart full of sadness.
Malungkot ang puso
Related Words
sadness
The feeling of sadness or sorrow.
lungkot
depression
A state of deep sadness or depression.
pagkalumbay
Slang Meanings
sad boy
Wow, you seem like a sad boy again, what happened this time?
Grabe, parang sad boy ka na naman, ano na naman nangyari?
loner
I just got home, I'm such a loner again at home.
Ngayon lang ako naka-uwi, sobrang loner na naman ako sa bahay.
emo
He became emo because he's only listening to sad songs.
Naging emo na siya kasi puro malungkot na kanta ang pinapakinggan niya.