Tragic in Tagalog

Tragic in Tagalog is “Makalulunsod” or “Nakakalungkot” – adjectives that describe something extremely sad, unfortunate, or disastrous. These words help express the emotional weight of devastating events and sorrowful circumstances in Filipino communication.

[Words] = Tragic

[Definition]:

• Tragic /ˈtrædʒɪk/
• Adjective 1: Causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.
• Adjective 2: Suffering a terrible fate; extremely unfortunate or sad.
• Adjective 3: Relating to or characteristic of tragedy in literature or drama.

[Synonyms] = Makalulunsod, Nakakalungkot, Nakalulumbay, Mapanglumo, Kahila-hilakbot, Nakapanghihinayang

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The tragic accident claimed the lives of five people.
• Ex1_PH: Ang makalulunsod na aksidente ay kumuha ng buhay ng limang tao.
• Ex2_EN: It was a tragic mistake that could have been prevented.
• Ex2_PH: Ito ay isang nakakalungkot na pagkakamali na maaaring naiwasan.
• Ex3_EN: The movie tells the tragic story of a soldier separated from his family.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pelikula ay nagsasalaysay ng makalulunsod na kuwento ng isang sundalo na nahiwalay sa kanyang pamilya.
• Ex4_EN: Her tragic death left the entire nation in mourning.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kanyang nakalulumbay na kamatayan ay nag-iwan sa buong bansa sa pagluluksa.
• Ex5_EN: The fire had a tragic outcome for the small village.
• Ex5_PH: Ang sunog ay nagkaroon ng makalulunsod na resulta para sa maliit na nayon.