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    Pagtangis (en. Weeping)

    pag-tang-is

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A state or act of shedding tears as a sign of grief or sadness.
    The child's weeping was heard from the other room.
    Ang pagtangis ng bata ay narinig mula sa kabilang silid.
    Crying or sobbing caused by intense emotion.
    Her weeping showed her pain.
    Ang kanyang pagtangis ay nagpakita ng kanyang hinanakit.
    A way of expressing emotional pain or disappointment.
    Weeping is often associated with moments of defeat.
    Ang pagtangis ay madalas na naiugnay sa mga pagkakataon ng pagkatalo.

    Etymology

    root word: tangis

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    causing weeping
    leaving feelings of sadness or grief
    nagpapa-pagtangis

    Related Words

    tear
    The liquid that comes from the eyes as a response to emotion or irritation.
    luha
    pain
    A feeling of physical or emotional distress.
    sakit

    Slang Meanings

    crying like a child
    She was crying and crying when her favorite toy was lost.
    Pagtangis siya ng pagtangis nang nawala ang kanyang paboritong laruan.
    crying out of hurt feelings
    She kept crying because her friend let her down.
    Tuloy-tuloy ang kanyang pagtangis sa dahilang pinabayaan siya ng kanyang kaibigan.
    crying due to overwhelming sadness
    Her world darkened, so she couldn't help but cry.
    Nagdilim ang kanyang mundo, kaya't hindi niya mapigilang pagtangis.