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malungkot

Sad

Beginneradjective

Definition

Feeling unhappy.

Example

Bakit ka malungkot?

Why are you sad?

Etymology

'Malungkot' is a native Tagalog adjective meaning 'sad', combining the prefix 'ma-' with the root word 'lungkot' (sorrow).

How & Where It’s Used

'Malungkot' is used in both formal and informal contexts, widely understood among speakers in various social settings.

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