Taluhaba (en. Sorrow)

/taluˈhabə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term referring to the feeling of great sadness.
Her sorrow is unmatched in grief.
Ang kanyang taluhaba ay walang katumbas na pighati.
The state of being sad or depressed.
She wore sorrow on her face after receiving the bad news.
Nagdala siya ng taluhaba sa kanyang mukha matapos ang masamang balita.
A moment of shedding tears due to emotional pain.
Accept sorrow as a part of life.
Tanggapin mo ang taluhaba bilang bahagi ng buhay.

Etymology

Root word derived from 'aluha' meaning tear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flood of sorrow
Intense crying or feeling of sadness.
buhos ng taluhaba
bare sorrow
Sadness that is raw and painful without any embellishment.
hubad na taluhaba

Related Words

tear
The liquid that comes from the eye when crying.
aluha
grief
A state of deep sadness or suffering.
pighati

Slang Meanings

Tomboy or girl who excels in masculine activities.
She is the taluhaba who plays basketball with the boys.
Siya yung taluhaba na naglalaro ng basketball kasama ng mga lalaki.
A woman with a stronger personality compared to other women.
Wow, she's so taluhaba, she always voices out her opinion.
Grabe, ang taluhaba niya, lagi niyang pinapakita ang opinyon niya.