Panluksa (en. Mourning)

/pɑnˈluksɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of mourning or tribute to the deceased.
Mourning is an important process following the loss of a loved one.
Ang panluksa ay isang mahalagang proseso pagkatapos ng pagkawala ng mahal sa buhay.
A ritual or ceremony performed to show mourning.
In some cultures, mourning is accompanied by special rituals.
Sa ilang kultura, ang panluksa ay sinasamahan ng mga espesyal na ritwal.
A state or feeling of sadness or shedding tears due to loss.
Because she was grieving, her mourning was visible in her eyes.
Sapagkat siya ay nagdadalamhati, ang kanyang panluksa ay nakikita sa kanyang mga mata.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'luksa' which means mourning.

Common Phrases and Expressions

family mourning
The grieving process of family members following a loss.
panluksa ng pamilya
accepting mourning
Accepting feelings of grief and organizing rituals.
pagtanggap ng panluksa

Related Words

mourning
The root word of panluksa that refers to sadness.
luksa

Slang Meanings

Regret or remorse.
He always has regrets about the decisions he made in the past.
Lagi siyang may panluksa sa mga desisyong ginawa niya noon.
Concern or worry about a situation.
He is worried about the condition of his friends.
May panluksa siya sa kalagayan ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
A heavy responsibility that weighs on someone.
His job carries so much burden, it seems he’s never happy.
Sobrang panluksa ang dala ng kanyang trabaho, parang di na siya natutuwa.