Ulakan (en. Mood)
/uˈla.kan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of feeling that can affect a person's behavior.
The child's mood changed when he saw his friends.
Ang ulakan ng bata ay nagbago nang makita niya ang kanyang mga kaibigan.
The overall atmosphere of a situation that can be felt or noticed.
The mood in the classroom was cheerful because of their little celebration.
Ang ulakan sa silid aralan ay masaya dahil sa kanilang munting pagdiriwang.
A verbal form of expressing feelings or intentions.
The tone of his speech shows his concern about the issue.
Ang ulakan ng kanyang pagsasalita ay nagpapakita ng kanyang pagkabahala sa isyu.
Common Phrases and Expressions
good mood
A positive state of feeling.
mabuting ulakan
bad mood
A negative state of feeling.
masamang ulakan
Related Words
emotion
Refers to feelings developed based on experiences or situations.
emosyon
sentiment
The deep feeling or emotion in a specific experience.
sentiemento
Slang Meanings
Overconfident or too bold.
He's too ulakan, it seems like he participates in everything.
Sobra siya sa ulakan, parang lahat ng bagay sinasakyan.
Jokester or boastful.
That ulakan is always bragging about his achievements.
Ang ulakan na yun, lagi na lang nagmamalaki sa kanyang mga achievements.
Quick to speak or express ideas.
My friend is ulakan, she often talks faster and faster.
Yung kaibigan ko, ulakan yan, madalas pabilis ng pabilis ang mga sinasabi.