Kamingaw

loneliness; solitude; longing; nostalgianoun

Alternative meanings

A feeling of loneliness, sadness, or longing caused by being away from someone, a place, or a cherished situation.

Pronunciation

kah-MEE-ngaw

Root and affixes

Related to mingaw, which can express being alone, feeling lonely, or missing someone or something. Kamingaw names the feeling of loneliness or longing.

Variants or conjugations

kamingaw = loneliness / nostalgia / longing
mingaw = lonely / quiet / to miss someone
gimingaw = missed / felt longing
nag-inusara = alone / without company

Related words and expressions

lonely
small sadness
only
alone
companion
melancholy

Meaning and usage notes

Use kamingaw when loneliness feels like sadness, emptiness, or nostalgia. For simply being without company, nag-inusara may be more direct.