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