From root: lungkot
Usage Note
Malungkot is the standard adjective for sadness or gloominess, applicable to both people and places or atmospheres. It covers a wide emotional range from mild melancholy to deep grief, and pairs naturally with dahil sa to indicate a cause, making it highly versatile in everyday speech.
Examples
" Malungkot ang bata ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The child is sad today.
Literal Translation
Sad the child now.
" Huwag kang malungkot. "
Natural Translation
Don't be sad.
Literal Translation
Do not you sad.
" Naging malungkot ang buong pamilya nang umalis ang kuya namin papuntang ibang bansa para magtrabaho. "
Natural Translation
The whole family became sad when our older brother left for another country to work.
Literal Translation
Became sad the whole family when left the older-brother our going-to other country to work.
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