Nakaiiyak (en. Crying)

/na.kai.iyak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Causing a reason to cry.
The story was very crying so many people couldn't hold back their tears.
Ang kwento ay napaka-nakaiiyak kaya't maraming tao ang hindi napigilan ang kanilang luha.
Having the ability to evoke emotion or crying.
His singing was crying and squeezed the hearts of the listeners.
Ang kanyang pag-awit ay nakaiiyak at pumiga ng puso ng nakikinig.
Bringing feelings that cannot be avoided in crying.
The pictures of her deceased pets were crying.
Ang mga larawan ng kanyang mga alaga na pumanaw ay nakaiiyak.

Etymology

From the root word 'iyak' which means 'to cry' coupled with 'naka' indicating capability.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Crying story
A story that brings overwhelming emotion and often crying.
Nakakaiyak na kwento

Related Words

cry
The release of emotion through tears.
iyak
tear
The liquid that comes out of the eye when crying.
luha

Slang Meanings

Annoyingly tear-jerking
The story of the movie is so sad! It's annoying because there's too much drama.
Yung kwento ng pelikula, sobrang nakaiiyak! Nakakainis kasi ang daming drama.
Super emotional
When I saw idol's game, it really made me cry! So emotional!
Nung nakita ko yung laro ni idol, nakaiiyak talaga ako! Sobrang emosyonal!
Afraid to let the tears flow
When I hear Gary's song, I start to cry right away, I'm so afraid to let the tears flow.
Pag narinig ko yung kanta ni Gary, nakaiiyak na agad ako, takot na takot akong bumuhos ang luha.