Pamamanglaw (en. Melancholy)

pa-ma-mang-law

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of sadness or melancholy.
The melancholy seems to envelop his heart in times of solitude.
Ang pamamanglaw ay tila bumabalot sa kanyang puso sa mga oras ng pag-iisa.
The feeling of hopelessness or dissatisfaction.
The melancholy she feels brings excessive worry.
Ang pamamanglaw na nararamdaman niya ay nagdudulot ng labis na pag-aalala.
A physical symptom indicating lack of vigor.
Melancholy can lead to fatigue and disinterest.
Ang pamamanglaw ay maaaring magdulot ng pagkapagod at kawalang-interes.

Etymology

From the root word 'manglaw' meaning to lose joy or vitality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

melancholy of the heart
The feeling of sadness and suffering
pamamanglaw ng puso

Related Words

sorrowful
A term describing a sad feeling or situation.
malumbay
sadness
An emotion that describes sorrow or disappointment.
lungkot

Slang Meanings

sadness
Wow, there's so much gloom around, everyone seems happy but I'm the only one feeling down.
Grabe, ang dami ng pamamanglaw sa paligid, parang ang saya-saya ng lahat pero ako nalang ang malungkot.
anxiety
The gloom I'm feeling feels like something bad is about to happen.
Yung pamamanglaw na nararamdaman ko, parang may mangyayaring masama.
sorrow
The songs these days are full of sorrow, I can really relate.
Ang mga kanta ngayon ay puno ng pamamanglaw, talagang nakaka-relate ako.