Halosmaiyak (en. Almost crying)

huh-los-mah-EE-yak

Synonyms

falling for what is being said, like a smile but without joy

Even though I'm almost crying from his story, I just thought that he's happy.

Kahit halosmaiyak na ako sa kwento niya, inisip ko na lang na masaya siya.

deliberately holding back tears, but still showing a smile

When he got the news, he was almost crying while trying to smile.

Noong nakuha niya ang balita, halosmaiyak siya habang pinipilit ngumingiti.

a sad situation that seems to have a touch of happiness

At his wedding, I was almost crying because the moment was beautiful, but I was very sad for him.

Sa kasal niya, halosmaiyak ako kasi ang ganda ng moment, pero lungkot na lungkot ako para sa kanya.