Tagalog Word

How to Say "Sad" in Tagalog

Learn how to say sad in Tagalog. malungkot. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences.

Quick answer

Sad in Tagalog is "malungkot".

Pronunciation

Say it as mah-loong-kot.

Usage and cultural notes

Malungkot expresses sadness and is often paired with reasons or context.

Use malungkot for sad; you can add ako or kami for the subject.

Example sentences

Malungkot ako ngayon.

I am sad today.

daily life

Malungkot siya dahil umalis ka.

She is sad because you left.

conversation

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