Paluhain (en. To make someone cry)

/pa.lu.hain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes making someone cry.
He wants to make me cry with his sad story.
Gusto niya akong paluhain sa kanyang malungkot na kuwento.
The act of doing something that causes someone to weep.
His song made everyone cry.
Ang kanyang awit ay paluhain ang lahat ng nakinig.
An emotional invasion of a person to make them cry.
He really made his fans cry with his acting skills.
Talagang nagawa niyang paluhain ang kanyang mga tagahanga sa kanyang husay sa pag-arte.

Etymology

root word: luhain

Common Phrases and Expressions

make me cry
I want to cry due to emotion.
paluhain ako

Related Words

tear
The liquid released from the eyes as a reaction to emotion.
luha
to cry
The act of shedding tears.
luhain

Slang Meanings

Be cool or be super happy.
Just make Janna laugh with your jokes, that's why she's bursting with laughter!
Paluhain mo na lang si Janna sa mga jokes mo, kaya talagang pumuputok ang tawa niya!
Be authentic or show your true self.
Just be yourself in front of that observer, because there's nothing wrong with being you.
Paluhain mo lang ang nagmamasid na iyon, dahil walang masama sa pagiging ikaw mismo.