Pagluluksa (en. Mourning)
pag-lu-luk-sa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of sorrow due to the death of a loved one.
His mourning is profound and he cannot hide it.
Ang kanyang pagluluksa ay labis at hindi niya kayang itago.
The process of grieving for a deceased person.
Mourning is part of the process of accepting loss.
Ang pagluluksa ay bahagi ng proseso ng pagtanggap sa pagkawala.
A solemn and painful phase in a person's life related to death.
In mourning, a person often finds themselves alone with their thoughts.
Sa pagluluksa, madalas na nag-iisa ang tao sa kanyang mga saloobin.
Etymology
The word 'pagluluksa' comes from the root word 'luksa' which means 'sorrow or mourning.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
in times of mourning
in times of grief or loss
sa panahon ng pagluluksa
Related Words
mourning ritual
An activity or ritual expressing grief for someone who has passed away.
luksang
Slang Meanings
Of course, it involves sulking and mentioning memories.
There she goes again, in mourning, still can't recover from Grandpa's death.
Ayun, nag-pagluluksa na naman siya, hindi pa rin nakakabawi sa pagkamatay ni Lolo.
Feeling down to the point of being unable to move.
They're still in mourning, his friends, they don't know where to go.
Pagluluksa pa rin yung mga kaibigan niya, hindi nila alam kung saan pupunta.