Sorrowful (tl. Nalulumbay)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Siya ay nalulumbay dahil sa kanyang alaga.
She is sorrowful because of her pet.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay nalulumbay dahil nawala ang kanyang paboritong laruan.
The child is sorrowful because he lost his favorite toy.
Context: daily life Pagkatapos ng balita, siya ay nalulumbay.
After the news, he is sorrowful.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Siya ay nalulumbay nang malaman ang tungkol sa pagkamatay ng kanyang kaibigan.
He is sorrowful upon learning about the death of his friend.
Context: daily life Madalas siyang nalulumbay kapag iniisip ang kanyang nakaraan.
He often feels sorrowful when thinking about his past.
Context: culture Hindi ko alam kung paano siya matutulungan sa kanyang nalulumbay na estado.
I don’t know how to help him in his sorrowful state.
Context: society Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang kanyang nalulumbay na mukha ay nagsasalaysay ng kanyang malupit na karanasan.
His sorrowful face narrates his harsh experiences.
Context: society Sa kanyang mga tula, madalas na isinasalaysay ang nalulumbay na damdamin ng mga taong naiiwan.
In his poems, he often expresses the sorrowful feelings of those left behind.
Context: culture Bagamat nahahanap ang pag-asa, minsan ang buhay ay tila puno ng nalulumbay na sandali.
Although hope can be found, sometimes life feels full of sorrowful moments.
Context: philosophy