Umibag (en. To lament)

/uːm.ɪ.bɑɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to express sorrow or lament.
He lamented upon hearing the news.
Umibag siya nang malaman ang mga balita.
To speak or cry out in situations of pity.
He grieved upon seeing the suffering people.
Umibag siya sa pagkakita ng mga taong nagdurusa.
To express feelings of mourning.
In his lament, his true feelings can be seen.
Sa kanyang umibag, makikita ang kanyang tunay na damdamin.

Etymology

Tagalog language

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lament wholeheartedly
To express deep sorrow or reflection.
umibag ng buong puso

Related Words

longing
The feeling of pain due to the loss of a loved one or something.
pangungulila
regret
The feeling of mourning or regret in a situation.
paghihinanakit

Slang Meanings

Showed up or arrived.
They said they wouldn't come, but they showed up at the party yesterday.
Sabi na 'di siya pupunta, pero umibag siya sa party kahapon.
Hastily left or moved around.
He showed up to us because he had a path he needed to pass.
Umibag siya sa atin dahil may daan siya na kailangan ipasa.