Mapaiyak (en. To cause to cry)

/ma.pa.i.jak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to have the ability to cause crying.

His story was truly tear-jerking and evoked emotions in everyone.

Ang kanyang kwento ay talagang mapaiyak na nagdulot ng damdamin sa lahat.

Indicates a struggle or situation causing crying.

The difficult situation made many of them weep.

Ang mahirap na sitwasyon ay mapaiyak ang marami sa kanila.

The word 'mapaiyak' originates from the root word 'paiyak', which means 'to sob' or 'to cry' combined with the prefix 'ma-' indicating capability.

tear-jerking story

A story that evokes emotions that may lead to crying.

mapaiyak na kwento

paiyak

The word 'paiyak' means quiet crying or sobbing.

paiyak

iyak

A verb referring to the actual act of crying.

iyak

cried due to excitement or happiness

When I saw him, I immediately cried from so much happiness.

Nang makita ko siya, agad akong napaiyak sa sobrang saya.

cried because of hurt feelings

I cried when I found out he wasn't at the party.

Napaiyak ako nang malaman kong wala siya sa party.

cried from laughing

That joke was so funny, I cried from laughter!

Sobrang nakakatawa yung joke, napaiyak ako sa tawa!

cried from being sentimental

I became sentimental about the memories, that's why I cried.

Naging sentimental ako sa mga alaala, kaya napaiyak ako.