Paitlugin (en. Bitterness)

pai-tlu-gin

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A state or condition where something or an experience causes feelings of unhappiness.
The bitterness of his experience opened him up to a deeper understanding of life.
Ang paitlugin ng kanyang karanasan ay nagbukas sa kanya ng mas malalim na pang-unawa sa buhay.
The state of being engulfed in emotional pain or suffering.
The bitterness of her separation made her suffer in the months that followed.
Ang paitlugin ng kanyang paghihiwalay ay nahirapan siya sa mga susunod na buwan.
An art or style that depicts undesirable emotions.
Many poems discuss the bitterness of human life.
Maraming mga tula ang tinalakay ang paitlugin ng buhay ng tao.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'pait' and 'lugin' meaning 'bitterness' or 'familiarity with pain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bitterness of the heart
The suffering or pain felt in the heart.
paitlugin ng puso

Related Words

pain
A feeling of physical or emotional suffering.
sakit

Slang Meanings

Lying or hiding the truth.
Don't be deceitful, just tell the truth.
Huwag ka nang magpaitlugin, sabihin mo na ang totoo.
Deception or twisting of words.
I know your criticisms, I won't just accept your deceptions.
Alam ko na ang mga pintas mo, hindi na ako papayag sa mga paitlugin mo.
Hiding true motives.
You're really good at being deceitful, but your true intentions are obvious.
Ang galing mong magpaitlugin, pero halata na ang tunay mong balak.