Nilambal (en. Soothed)

ni-lam-bal

Meaning & Definition

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verb

'Nilambal' is a verb meaning that people or things have been lightened or eased.

Her friends soothed her worries when she asked about her fears for the future.

Nilambal ng kanyang mga kaibigan ang kanyang pag-aalala nang siya ay nagtanong tungkol sa kanyang takot sa hinaharap.

It can also refer to the act of caring or alleviating discomfort.

He soothed the crying child by hugging and speaking softly.

Nilambal niya ang bata na umiiyak sa pamamagitan ng pagyakap at mahinahong pagsasalita.

The word 'nilambal' comes from the root word 'lamba' which means 'to lighten' or 'to lift'.

soothed the grievances

expressed or alleviated feelings of resentment.

nilambal ang hinanakit

affection

refers to being sweet or loving, commonly used for people or things that show care.

lambing

Gave in or let oneself indulge in bad habits

He gave in to drinking, so he can't go to work anymore.

Nilambal siya sa pag-inom kaya hindi na siya makapasok sa trabaho.

Preparing for even harsher trials in life

Due to overwhelming failure, she just allowed herself to cry.

Sa sobrang pagkabigo, nilambal na lang siya sa pag-iyak.

Applying lower standards to oneself

He just settled with his dreams out of fear of failing.

Nilambal na lang niya ang kanyang mga pangarap sa takot na matalo.