Depression in Tagalog

“Depression” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “depresyon” or “kalungkutan” (for sadness), and “pagkasumpong” (for mental health condition). Whether you’re discussing mental health issues, emotional states, or even economic downturns, understanding these translations helps you communicate sensitive topics appropriately in Filipino. Let’s dive deeper into the meanings and proper usage of “depression” in Tagalog below.

[Words] = Depression

[Definition]:

• Depression /dɪˈprɛʃən/
• Noun 1: A mental health disorder characterized by persistently low mood, loss of interest, and feelings of sadness.
• Noun 2: A sunken or hollow place in a surface.
• Noun 3: A period of economic decline with reduced trade and industrial activity.
• Noun 4: The action of lowering or pressing something down.

[Synonyms] = Depresyon, Kalungkutan, Pagkasumpong, Pagkalumbay, Pag-aalinlangan, Kahirapan (economic context)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Many people suffer from depression but are afraid to seek professional help.
• Ex1_PH: Maraming tao ang nakakaranas ng depresyon ngunit natatakot humingi ng propesyonal na tulong.
• Ex2_EN: The doctor diagnosed her with clinical depression and prescribed medication.
• Ex2_PH: Ang doktor ay nag-diagnose sa kanya ng clinical depresyon at nag-reseta ng gamot.
• Ex3_EN: The Great Depression of the 1930s affected millions of families worldwide.
• Ex3_PH: Ang Malaking Depresyon noong 1930s ay nakaapekto sa milyun-milyong pamilya sa buong mundo.
• Ex4_EN: There was a small depression in the ground where the tree had been uprooted.
• Ex4_PH: May maliit na yungib sa lupa kung saan binunot ang puno.
• Ex5_EN: Exercise and therapy are effective treatments for managing depression.
• Ex5_PH: Ang ehersisyo at therapy ay epektibong paggamot para sa pamamahala ng depresyon.