Malungkot ako
/maluŋˈkot ʔaˈko/word by word
In Tagalog, "I am sad" is expressed as Malungkot ako.
The phrase is used to express that a person is feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective malungkot (sad) and the pronoun ako (I).
Which one should you use?
Lungkot na lungkot ako. emphasizes a deep and intense level of sadness. You can also use Ang lungkot- lungkot ko. to add emphasis through the repetition of lungkot, or Sobrang lungkot ko talaga. where sobrang means "very" or "extremely".
How does it change in a sentence?
In Tagalog, the adjective typically precedes the pronoun in this predicate-subject sentence structure.
How do you pronounce it?
/maluŋˈkot ʔaˈko/
Did you know?
- The word ako for 'I' also means 'to accept responsibility' or 'to claim as one's own'. In a legal or moral context, saying ako can be a way of confessing to a deed.
- In Filipino culture, expressing Malungkot ako is often accompanied by pagbubuntong-hininga or a heavy sigh, which is a recognized social cue for seeking comfort without asking for it directly.
- In traditional Filipino poetry and songs called Kundiman, the feeling of lungkot is often romanticized as a necessary part of love and longing.
Examples in context
- Hindi na kita mahal, kaya malungkot ako.I no longer love you, therefore, I am sad.This sentence shows a causal relationship between a lack of love and the state of being Malungkot ako.Tatoeba #11459726 by qwertzu, translation #1517774 by zalaim
- Malungkot ako dahil sa balita.I am sad because of the news.
- Malungkot ako ngayong araw.I am sad today.
Example conversation
Angela and Mark are talking at a cafe.
- AngelaMalungkot ako ngayon, Mark.I am sad today, Mark.
- MarkBakit ka malungkot, Angela?Why are you sad, Angela?
- AngelaNami-miss ko lang ang pamilya ko.I just miss my family.
- MarkHuwag kang mag-alala, nandito lang ako.Don't worry, I'm just here.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (malungkot, ako) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ako, malungkot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
