From root: luha
Usage Note
Maluha-luha is used when someone's eyes are starting to well up with moisture but they haven't fully started sobbing yet. It often expresses deep, quiet emotion.
Examples
" Maluha-luha na si Nanay. "
Natural Translation
Mom is on the verge of tears.
Literal Translation
On-the-verge-of-tears now Mom.
" Ang bata ay maluha-luha na. "
Natural Translation
The child is already on the verge of tears.
Literal Translation
The child is on-the-verge-of-tears now.
" Maluha-luha ang ina habang pinanonood ang anak niyang tumatanggap ng diploma sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
The mother was on the verge of tears while watching her child receive a diploma on stage.
Literal Translation
On-the-verge-of-tears the mother while watching the child her receiving of diploma on stage.
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