Malungkutin (en. Melancholic)

/maluŋˈkutin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Pertaining to having sadness or melancholy.
He has a melancholic demeanor since he lost his job.
Siya ay may malungkuting pag-uugali simula nang mawalan siya ng trabaho.
Showing a sad or dark feeling.
The melancholic music emphasized his sadness.
Ang malungkuting musika ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang lungkot.
Having a lingering feeling of sadness.
His melancholic outlook on life caused concern for his family.
Ang kanyang malungkuting pananaw sa buhay ay nagdulot ng pag-aalala sa kanyang pamilya.

Etymology

From the root word 'lungkot' meaning sadness or sorrow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

melancholic condition
A poor state filled with sadness.
malungkutin ang kalagayan
melancholic mind
A mind filled with sadness.
malungkutin ang isip

Related Words

sadness
A feeling of sorrow or lack of joy.
lungkot
melancholy
The state of being sad or mournful.
kalungkutan

Slang Meanings

bitter person
Juan seems to be a bitter person again, always complaining.
Parang malungkutin na naman si Juan, lagi na lang nagrereklamo.
emo
No wonder he's so melancholic, he looks emo in his outfit.
Kaya pala malungkutin siya, parang emo siya sa suot niya.
feeling down
I'm feeling melancholic today, I feel down about school.
Ngayon lang ako malungkutin, parang feeling down ako sa school.