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    Umiyak (en. To cry)

    u-mi-yak

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of shedding tears due to pain, sadness, or joy.
    She cried when she heard the bad news.
    Umiyak siya nang marinig ang masamang balita.
    The expression of feelings through tears.
    He cried out of anger.
    Umiyak siya sa labas ng galit.
    Tears often caused by sorrow or loneliness.
    She cried while being alone in her room.
    Umiyak siya habang nag-iisa sa kanyang silid.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'iyak', which means shedding tears as a reaction to emotion.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Cry from the heart
    Regret or sadness from the depths of the heart.
    Umiyak ng puso

    Related Words

    cry
    The sound produced when crying, describing an emotional feeling.
    iyak
    tear
    The liquid that comes from the eyes when crying.
    luha

    Slang Meanings

    crying because of a girlfriend/boyfriend
    When he saw his ex with someone else, he cried because of his girlfriend.
    Nang makita niyang kasama ang ex niya, umiyak siya ng jowa.
    crying from heartache
    He cried from heartache when his crush left him.
    Umiyak siya sa sakit ng kirot sa puso nang iniwan siya ng kanyang crush.
    crying effect, usually from drama
    The dramas on TV always have a crying effect; I cried again!
    Laging may pa-iyak effect ang mga drama sa TV, umiyak na naman ako!