Manghinayang (en. Regret)

maŋhiˈnaj

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb expressing feelings of regret or a desire that an event could have been avoided.

I regret the time I wasted in the past.

Manghinayang ako sa oras na nasayang ko noong nakaraan.

A reflection of sorrow or sadness over a decision made.

Each regret carries a lesson in our lives.

Bawat manghinayang ay nagdadala ng aral sa ating buhay.

Created from the words 'hinayang' and 'mang-', a prefix indicating an emotional sentiment.

Regret over the past

A statement of sorrow about missed opportunities in past experiences.

Manghinayang sa nakaraan

regret

Feeling of remorse or a desire that something could have been avoided.

hinayang

remorse

State of regret or a desire to return to previous decisions.

pagsisisi

very regretful

I regret missing the chance to meet him.

Manghinayang ako sa nauwang pagkakataon na makilala siya.

feeling sorry

I feel sorry and regret that decision of mine.

Nagsisisi ako at manghinayang sa desisyon kong iyon.

guilty trip

I feel like I'm on a guilty trip because of the things I've left behind.

Parang may guilty trip ako dahil sa mga bagay na iniiwan ko.

I wish I hadn't done it

You'll regret what you did; I wish I hadn't done it.

Manghinayang ka sa ginawa mo, sana hindi ko na ginawa.