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cry in Tagalog

lumuha

UK/kɹaɪ/

cry in Tagalog: lumuha, umiyak, hikbi, tumangis. In English, cry means to shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.

Tagalog words for cry

intransitive: to shed tears
lumuha, umiyak, hikbi, tumangis
shedding of tears
tangis

English meaning of cry

  1. verb To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.
  2. verb To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.
  3. verb To shout, scream, yell.
  4. verb To forcefully attract attention or proclaim one’s presence.

Full definition of cry

cry in a sentence

  • That sad movie always makes me cry.
  • Tonight I’ll cry myself to sleep.
  • After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry.

Synonyms of cry

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Questions about cry in Tagalog

What is the meaning of cry in Tagalog?
Cry in Tagalog is lumuha, umiyak, hikbi, tumangis.
Ano ang cry sa Tagalog?
Cry: lumuha, umiyak, hikbi, tumangis.
What does cry mean in English?
Cry means to shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.

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