Panlulugon (en. Crying)

/pən.lu.lu.ɡon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of shedding tears from the eyes as a reaction to emotions or physical pain.
I saw her crying when she heard the bad news.
Nakita ko ang kanyang panlulugon nang marinig niya ang masamang balita.
A symbol of complexity in feelings or situations that causes tears.
Her crying emphasizes the depth of her sacrifice.
Ang panlulugon niya ay nagbibigay-diin sa lalim ng kanyang pagsasakripisyo.
A natural reaction of the body to pain or sadness.
Crying is part of the grieving process.
Ang panlulugon ay bahagi ng proseso ng pagdadalamhati.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'lulugon', which means the act of shedding tears or the flow of water from the eyes as a reaction to emotions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

went home to tears
Indicates that a person has stopped crying after an emotional experience.
umuwi na sa pagluha

Related Words

tear
The liquid produced by glands in the eyes in response to emotions or irritation.
luha
cry
A sound that comes from the mouth while a person is crying.
iyak

Slang Meanings

to leech off or take advantage of others in their opportunities
He just intentionally leeches off his friends to buy things for free.
Sinasadya na lang niya ang panlulugon sa mga kaibigan niya para sa libre pabili.
deception or exploitation
I don't like people who like to take advantage; it's better to work for everything.
Ayaw ko sa mga tao na mahilig sa panlulugon, mas mabuti na lang na pagtrabahuan ang lahat.