Mamanglaw (en. Melancholy)
ma-mang-law
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of sadness or longing.
Because of being away from his family, he fell into melancholy.
Dahil sa pagkawalay sa kanyang pamilya, siya ay nahulog sa mamanglaw.
Condition where a person seems to lose their vigor.
His melancholy appearance informed us that he had problems.
Ang mamanglaw na itsura niya ay nagbigay-alam sa amin na may problema siya.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the heart is melancholy
The heart is full of sadness.
mamanglaw ang puso
Related Words
sad
An emotion that corresponds with melancholy.
malungkot
loneliness
A feeling of missing or wanting to be with someone.
pangungulila
Slang Meanings
To feel sad or have a sense of foreboding.
I don't know why I feel so gloomy as I walk in the park.
Hindi ko alam kung bakit parang mamanglaw ako habang naglalakad sa park.
Feels like reminiscing on painful memories.
When he came, I suddenly felt gloomy with all the thoughts I had.
Dumating siya at biglang mamanglaw ako sa mga naiisip ko.