Nakalulumbay (en. Causing sadness)
/na-ka-lu-lum-bay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Evokes a feeling of sadness or longing.
Her departure is causing sadness in her family.
Ang kanyang pag-alis ay nakalulumbay sa kanyang pamilya.
Causing deep thought or reflection.
The sad music brought him many memories.
Ang nakalulumbay na musika ay nagdala sa kanya ng maraming alaala.
Etymology
Filipino origin
Common Phrases and Expressions
sad memory
A memory that evokes sadness.
nakalulumbay na alaala
sad situation
A situation that causes sadness.
nakalulumbay na sitwasyon
Related Words
sadness
A feeling of sorrow or disappointment.
lungkot
longing
A feeling of yearning or desire for someone or something lost.
pangungulila
Slang Meanings
extreme sadness
It felt so depressing when he left me.
Parang nakalulumbay nung iniiwan niya ako.
feeling unlucky
It's really disheartening when bad things happen.
Nakalulumbay talaga kapag may hindi magandang nangyayari.
longing or missing someone
The feeling of missing a friend is really sad.
Nakalulumbay yung pakiramdam ng pangungulila sa kaibigan.