Unify in Tagalog

“Unfortunate” in Tagalog translates to “malas,” “kamalasan,” “nakakalungkot,” or “kawawa” depending on context. It describes unlucky situations, regrettable events, or people experiencing bad luck. These translations capture both the sympathy and circumstances Filipinos express when discussing misfortune.

Explore the detailed translation below with pronunciation guides, multiple definitions, comprehensive synonyms, and practical examples showing natural Filipino usage.

[Words] = Unfortunate

[Definition]:
– Unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət/
– Adjective 1: Having bad luck; unlucky or experiencing misfortune.
– Adjective 2: Regrettable or undesirable; causing sadness or disappointment.
– Adjective 3: Characterized by or resulting in adverse circumstances.

[Synonyms] = Malas, Kamalasan, Nakakalungkot, Kawawa, Hindi kasuwerte, Kaawa-awa, Masaklap, Nakababahala, Nakakapanlumo, Walang suwerte, Di-mapalad, Kasawian

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: It was unfortunate that the typhoon hit Manila just before the Christmas celebrations.
– Ex1_PH: Nakakalungkot na tumama ang bagyo sa Maynila bago pa ang pagdiriwang ng Pasko.

– Ex2_EN: The unfortunate vendor lost all his merchandise in the fire at the public market.
– Ex2_PH: Ang kaawa-awang tindera ay nawalan ng lahat ng kanyang paninda sa sunog sa pampublikong palengke.

– Ex3_EN: She made an unfortunate comment during the meeting that offended her colleagues.
– Ex3_PH: Siya ay gumawa ng nakakalungkot na puna sa pulong na nag-offend sa kanyang mga kasamahan.

– Ex4_EN: How unfortunate that you missed the jeepney and arrived late for the job interview.
– Ex4_PH: Ang malas naman na na-miss mo ang jeepney at nahuli ka sa job interview.

– Ex5_EN: The family faced an unfortunate series of events that left them struggling financially.
– Ex5_PH: Ang pamilya ay hinarap ang malas na sunod-sunod na pangyayari na nag-iwan sa kanila na nahihirapan sa pananalapi.