From root: lungkot
Usage Note
Kalungkutan refers to the abstract state of being sad or a specific instance of grief. It is often used in formal or literary contexts.
Examples
" Ramdam ko ang kalungkutan mo. "
Natural Translation
I feel your sadness.
Literal Translation
Felt I the sadness your.
" Ramdam ko ang iyong kalungkutan. "
Natural Translation
I feel your sadness.
Literal Translation
Felt I the your sadness.
" Hindi madaling ipaliwanag ang kalungkutan na dulot ng pagkawala ng isang mahal sa buhay, lalo na kung bigla itong nangyari. "
Natural Translation
It is not easy to explain the sadness brought by the loss of a loved one, especially when it happens suddenly.
Literal Translation
Not easy to-explain the sadness that caused by loss of one dear in life, especially if sudden it happened.
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