tamlay
tamláy with stress marks
downheartedness; loss of interest; fatigue
Usage Note
Tamlay captures a specific emotional and physical state — a listless, deflated feeling where one has lost motivation or enthusiasm. It can describe the aftermath of disappointment, illness, or heartbreak. Distinct from simple sadness, it emphasizes the draining of energy and spirit.
Examples
" May tamlay siya ngayon. "
Natural Translation
He/she is listless today.
Literal Translation
Has listlessness he/she today.
" Bakas ang tamlay sa kanyang mga mata. "
Natural Translation
Fatigue is visible in his/her eyes.
Literal Translation
Visible the fatigue in his/her eyes.
" Matapos ang masakit na pangyayari, hindi maitago ang tamlay na bumalot sa kanyang buong katauhan. "
Natural Translation
After the painful incident, the listlessness that enveloped his/her whole being could not be hidden.
Literal Translation
After the painful incident, not can-hide the listlessness that wrapped on his/her whole being.
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