From root: ulila
Usage Note
Pangungulila refers to the deep emotional ache of missing someone who is gone or far away. It is often used in the context of mourning or extreme homesickness.
Examples
" Ramdam ko ang pangungulila. "
Natural Translation
I feel the longing.
Literal Translation
Feel I the longing.
" Hindi matatawaran ang aking pangungulila. "
Natural Translation
My sense of loss is immeasurable.
Literal Translation
Cannot be priced the my intense longing.
" Tuwing Pasko, lalo kong nararamdaman ang matinding pangungulila sa aking mga magulang na matagal nang pumanaw. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, I feel even more intensely the deep longing for my parents who passed away long ago.
Literal Translation
Every-time Christmas, more my feel the intense longing for my parents who long-time already passed-away.
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