Sentimental (en. Sentimental)
sen-tih-men-tal
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Related to feelings or emotions.
His letter was so sentimental that it brought a smile to my face.
Ang kanyang sulat ay sobrang sentimental na nagbigay sa akin ng ngiti.
Focusing on feelings rather than rational explanations.
Sometimes, people become sentimental about things that they shouldn't dwell on.
Minsan, ang mga tao ay nagiging sentimental sa mga bagay na hindi na dapat alalahanin.
Can attribute excessive value to memories or items with emotional significance.
She has a sentimental view of her old photographs.
Siya ay may sentimental na pagtingin sa kanyang mga lumang larawan.
Etymology
Originating from the French word 'sentimental', meaning related to feelings or emotions.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sentimental value
The importance of an object due to the memories or emotions associated with it.
sentimental value
Related Words
admiration
A feeling of deep respect or esteem.
paghanga
memory
A recollection or event that evokes emotion.
alaala
Slang Meanings
might become emotional
Why are you acting like that, you seem so sentimental right now?
Bakit ka ba ganyan, parang sobrang sentimental mo ngayon?
tender-hearted
He always bends down to sentimental pictures.
Lagi na lang siyang yumuyuko sa sentimental na mga larawan.
drama king/queen
Wow, there he goes again, always making a drama, so sentimental.
Grabe, siya na naman, laging nagda-drama, sobrang sentimental.