malungkutin
prone to sadness
From root: lungkot
Usage Note
Malungkutin describes a person who has a naturally melancholy or gloomy personality. It characterizes a temperament rather than a temporary state.
Examples
" Malungkutin ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is prone to sadness.
Literal Translation
Prone-to-sadness the sibling my.
" Medyo malungkutin ang batang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That child is prone to being sad.
Literal Translation
A bit prone to sadness that child that.
" Mula pagkabata, malungkutin na siya, kaya madalas siyang nag-iisa sa sulok kahit may handaan. "
Natural Translation
Since childhood, she has been prone to sadness, so she is often alone in the corner even when there's a party.
Literal Translation
Since childhood, prone-to-sadness already she, so often she alone in corner even has party.
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