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    Panghihinayang (en. Regret)

    pang-hee-hee-nah-yang

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A feeling of remorse or a desire to have avoided a situation.
    He feels regret over the opportunities he didn't try.
    May panghihinayang siya sa mga pagkakataong hindi niya sinubukan ang mga bagay.
    Loss or remorse related to decisions made.
    His regret seems to linger no matter what he does.
    Ang kanyang panghihinayang ay tila hindi na maalis kahit anong gawin niya.
    A feeling that motivates a person to change or improve.
    His regret over past mistakes inspired him to change.
    Ang panghihinayang niya sa nakaraang pagkakamali ay nagbigay sa kanya ng inspirasyon na magbago.

    Etymology

    Regret derived from the root word 'hinayang'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    but in the end there is regret
    The decisions made lead to remorse in the long run.
    ngunit sa huli ay may panghihinayang
    regret about the past
    Remembrance of opportunities that were not taken.
    may panghihinayang sa mga nakaraan

    Related Words

    remorse
    A feeling of regret for past mistakes.
    pagsisisi
    grievance
    A feeling of resentment or regret.
    paghihinanakit

    Slang Meanings

    regret
    I really regret not going with her to the concert.
    Sobrang sisi ko na hindi ko siya sinamahan sa concert.
    looking back
    Looking back, I wish I had studied harder.
    Sa pagbabalik-tanaw, sana nag-aral ako nang mabuti.
    what a waste
    What a waste of an opportunity to meet her.
    Sayang yung pagkakataon na makilala siya.