From root: lungkot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nalungkot
na-lung-KOT
became sad
Present (Incomplete)
nalulungkot
na-lu-lung-KOT
feeling sad
Future (Contemplated)
malulungkot
ma-lu-lung-KOT
will be sad
Usage Note
Malungkot is used both as an adjective and a verb to describe a state of sadness or the act of becoming sad. It is highly versatile and used in both formal and informal contexts to express emotional sorrow or a somber mood.
Examples
" Huwag kang malungkot. "
Natural Translation
Don't be sad.
Literal Translation
Don't you be-sad.
" Ayaw niyang malungkot ka ngayon. "
Natural Translation
He does not want you to be sad today.
Literal Translation
Dislike he be-sad you today.
" Nalungkot ako nang husto nang malaman kong aalis na sa bayan ang matalik kong kaibigan sa susunod na linggo. "
Natural Translation
I became very sad when I learned that my closest friend would be leaving town next week.
Literal Translation
Became-sad I of much when learned I leave already from town the closest my friend at next week.
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