Nakakaiyak (en. Tear-jerking)

/na-ka-ka-i-yak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Causing tears or feelings of sadness.

That movie is truly tear-jerking.

Ang pelikulang iyon ay tunay na nakakaiyak.

Capable of bringing forth tears.

The story of her life is tear-jerking.

Ang kwento ng kanyang buhay ay nakakaiyak.

tear-jerking story

A story that evokes emotions and tears.

nakakaiyak na kwento

cry

The sound or act of shedding tears from the eyes.

iyak

sadness

A feeling of sorrow or grief.

lungkot

super emotional

Wow, that story I'm watching on Netflix is so moving.

Grabe, nakakaiyak 'yung kwento ng napapanood ko sa Netflix.

downhearted

When he found out he didn't pass, it was really heartbreaking.

Nung nalaman niyang hindi siya nakapasa, nakakaiyak talaga.

heart-wrenching

Moira's songs are really heart-wrenching!

Yung mga kanta ni Moira, nakakaiyak talagaa!

tear-jerking

Wow, even though I'm not into dramas, what I watched was tear-jerking.

Aba, kahit di ako mahilig sa drama, nakakaiyak 'yung napanood ko.