Nakalupagi (en. To be melancholic)

/na-ka-lu-pa-gi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of emotion describing sadness or concern.
In his eyes, one could see his melancholic feelings.
Sa kanyang mga mata, makikita ang kanyang nakalupagi na damdamin.
adjective
Describes a person or thing that is filled with sadness.
Her face was melancholic after the news.
Ang kanyang mukha ay nakalupagi matapos ang balita.

Etymology

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Common Phrases and Expressions

melancholic state
State of mind filled with sadness.
nakalupagi na kalagayan

Related Words

sadness
An emotion that is intensely unpleasant and not a favorable feeling.
kalungkutan
longing
A feeling of yearning for a person or thing that is no longer present.
pangungulila

Slang Meanings

Got to relax or had a blast, often involving drinking or partying.
Wow, that event was so much fun, it's like we've been totally unleashed because we drank so much.
Grabe, ang saya ng ganap, parang nakalupagi na kasi ang dami ng amin.
Escaped from problems or situations, acting carefree.
When the gang is around, it feels like everything has been forgotten, even the problems.
Pag nandiyan ang tropa, nakalupagi na ang lahat, kahit problema ang isipin.
Deliberately made a dull situation fun.
We just hung out at home, but we had so much fun because of the stories.
Tumambay lang kami sa bahay, pero nakalupagi kami dahil sa mga kwento.