Mainly in Tagalog

Loss in Tagalog is translated as “Pagkawala”, “Pagkalugi”, or “Pagkatalo”, depending on the specific context. This noun describes the state or experience of losing something, whether it’s possessions, money, competitions, loved ones, or opportunities.

Understanding the nuanced Tagalog terms for “loss” allows for more empathetic and precise communication when discussing difficult situations, financial matters, or emotional experiences in Filipino culture.

[Words] = Loss

[Definition]:
– Loss /lɒs/ or /lɔːs/
– Noun 1: The fact or process of losing something or someone.
– Noun 2: The state of no longer having something or someone.
– Noun 3: A defeat in a game, competition, or battle.
– Noun 4: Financial deficit or detriment.
– Noun 5: The feeling of grief after losing someone through death or separation.

[Synonyms] = Pagkawala, Pagkalugi, Pagkatalo, Lugi, Kawalan, Pagkawalay, Pinsala, Pagkamatay, Kalungkutan.

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The family is still grieving the loss of their beloved grandmother last year.
– Ex1_PH: Ang pamilya ay nagluluksa pa rin sa pagkawala ng kanilang minamahal na lola noong nakaraang taon.

– Ex2_EN: The company reported a significant financial loss in the third quarter due to poor sales.
– Ex2_PH: Ang kumpanya ay nag-ulat ng malaking pinansyal na pagkalugi sa ikatlong quarter dahil sa mahinang benta.

– Ex3_EN: Their loss in the finals was devastating after such a successful season.
– Ex3_PH: Ang kanilang pagkatalo sa finals ay nakapanlulumo pagkatapos ng napakagandang season.

– Ex4_EN: Memory loss is one of the common symptoms of aging that many elderly people experience.
– Ex4_PH: Ang pagkawala ng memorya ay isa sa mga karaniwang sintomas ng pagtanda na nararanasan ng maraming matatanda.

– Ex5_EN: The sudden loss of his job left him feeling uncertain about the future.
– Ex5_PH: Ang biglaang kawalan ng kanyang trabaho ay nag-iwan sa kanya ng pagkabalisa tungkol sa hinaharap.