Pagkaulila (en. Orphanhood)
pag-kau-li-la
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition or state of a person without parents.
Orphanhood is a difficult reality for many children.
Ang pagkaulila ay isang mahirap na katotohanan para sa maraming bata.
The rights or experiences of an orphan.
Orphanhood brings about various emotions in children who have lost their parents.
Ang pagkaulila ay nagdudulot ng iba't ibang emosyon sa mga batang nawalan ng mga magulang.
The life or existence of an orphan.
Orphanhood contains challenges and trials for children.
Ang pagkaulila ay naglalaman ng mga hamon at pagsubok para sa mga bata.
Etymology
from the root word 'ulila' meaning 'orphaned' or 'lost one's parents.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
orphan life
the life of an orphan with challenges and trials.
buhay ulila
Related Words
orphan
A person, especially a child, who has lost one or both parents.
ulila
care
The process of caring for orphaned children.
pag-aalaga
Slang Meanings
regret over the past
I feel so much regret over the decisions I made when I was young.
Sobrang pagkaulila ang nararamdaman ko sa mga desisyon ko noong bata pa ako.
sorrow caused by loss
I felt a deep sorrow when my grandfather passed away.
Naramdaman ko ang pagkaulila nang mawala ang lolo ko.
nostalgia for good memories
I always feel nostalgic when I think of the happy days we had at the beach.
Lagi akong napapa-ulila tuwing naiisip ko ang mga masasayang araw namin sa beach.