Mangilak (en. To lament)

maŋiˈlak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Expresses sorrow or regret about an event.

He laments the loss of his friend.

Mangilak siya sa pagkawala ng kanyang kaibigan.

Emphasizing sadness or concern about the future.

He laments when thinking about the future of his children.

Mangilak siya kapag iniisip ang hinaharap ng kanyang mga anak.

The word 'mangilak' comes from the root word 'ilak', which means 'regret' or 'lamentation'.

lament behind a smile

Experiencing sadness despite a smile.

mangilak sa likod ng ngiti

grief

An emotion that describes intense sadness.

dalamhati

regret

Feeling of guilt over decisions or actions.

panghihinayang

to cover up quickly

Just grab any clothes there to cover up quickly so we can leave.

Mangilak ka na lang ng kahit anong damit d'yan, para makaalis na tayo.

to ramble on without sense

Here we go again with him rambling on, everything he says is pointless.

Nagsimula na naman siya mangilak, puro walang kwenta yung sinasabi niya.

to pretend

Don't pretend, be true to yourself.

Huwag kang mangilak, maging totoo ka sa sarili mo.