Mapakadkad (en. To be nearly heartbroken)

ma-pa-kad-kad

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A word describing an action that causes intense emotion.
His regret caused him to feel nearly heartbroken.
Ang kanyang panghihinayang ay nagdulot sa kanya ng mapakadkad na damdamin.
Refers to a state or experience of extreme sadness or pain.
He often becomes nearly heartbroken when he's left behind.
Madalas siyang nagiging mapakadkad sa mga pagkakataong naiiwanan siya.

Etymology

The word 'mapakadkad' is derived from the root word 'kadkad', which means 'to flutter' or 'to plead'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nearly heartbroken heart
a heart filled with sadness and pain
mapakadkad na puso
nearly heartbroken in love
experiencing extreme sorrow because of love
mapakadkad sa pag-ibig

Related Words

sadness
A feeling of sorrow or disappointment.
kalungkutan
destruction
The state of being emotionally crushed or broken.
pagkawasak

Slang Meanings

super happy
Wow, I'm so happy with my grade, I'm over the moon!
Grabe, ang saya ko sa nakuha kong grado, mapakadkad ako!
really cool
I learned so much from the seminar, the speaker was really cool!
Ang dami kong natutunan sa seminar, mapakadkad talaga yung speaker!
about to start
Wait, the rain is about to start, we need to leave now!
Teka, mapakadkad na yung ulan, kailangan na nating umalis!