Sangke (en. Sadness)
/sangˈke/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of sadness or disappointment.
He felt sadness after losing his pet.
Naramdaman niya ang sangke matapos ang pagkawala ng kanyang alagang hayop.
An emotional state that can result from painful experiences.
Sadness can linger if you can't process it.
Ang sangke ay maaaring magtagal kung hindi mo ito kayang i-proseso.
Etymology
Indigenous to the Philippines
Common Phrases and Expressions
in sadness
feeling sadness or pain
may sangke
Related Words
grief
A deeper feeling of pain and sorrow.
pighati
Slang Meanings
A leftover or part of food that remains on the plate.
Here at home, don’t get mad if there are leftovers, because we are all greedy eaters.
Dito sa bahay, huwag magagalit kung may sangke, kasi lahat kami ay matatakaw.
Broken or something that is not functioning well.
My phone is so broken, it doesn't even turn on anymore.
Ang telepono ko, sobrang sangke na, hindi na nga nag-o-on.
An item that can no longer be used or has lost its value.
My old laptop is useless, I need a new one.
Yung lumang laptop ko, sangke na, kailangan ko ng bago.