Manlumo (en. To bring dismay)

/manˈlu.mo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
This is a verb meaning to cause sadness or dismay.
He was dismayed by the news of his favorite vase breaking.
Manlumo siya sa balita ng pagkakabasag ng kanyang paboritong baso.
Expresses feelings of disappointment or loss of hope.
His illness truly dismayed his family.
Ang kanyang pagkakaroon ng sakit ay talagang manlumo sa kanyang pamilya.

Etymology

The word 'manlumo' comes from the root 'lumo', which means to be sad or disheartened.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Dismayed by the situation
When his business failed, he was truly dismayed by the situation.
Manlumo sa sitwasyon

Related Words

sadness
A feeling of sorrow or grief.
lungkot
disappointment
A feeling of dismay or not achieving expectations.
disappointment

Slang Meanings

Lacking food or wealth
His life is so manlumo because he doesn’t have a job.
Sobrang manlumo ng buhay niya kasi wala siyang trabaho.
Always hungry
I'm so manlumo with hunger, I have nothing to eat.
Manlumo na nga ako sa gutom, wala na akong makain.
Worthless or of low status
For him, things are just manlumo if you don’t have money.
Para sa kanya, manlumo lang ang mga bagay na wala kang pera.