From root: luha
Usage Note
Luhaan describes a person whose eyes are filled with tears or whose face shows signs of recent crying. It is often used in dramatic or emotional storytelling.
Examples
" Luhaan ang mukha niya. "
Natural Translation
Her face is tearful.
Literal Translation
Tearful the face her.
" Huwag kang maging luhaan. "
Natural Translation
Do not be tearful.
Literal Translation
Do-not you be tearful.
" Luhaan pa rin ang bata habang niyayakap siya ng kanyang ina matapos ang mahabang paghihintay sa paliparan. "
Natural Translation
The child was still tearful as her mother embraced her after the long wait at the airport.
Literal Translation
Tearful still also the child while is-embraced she by her mother after the long waiting at airport.
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