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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Makapasubo

English

unfortunate; regrettable; sadadjective

Alternative meanings

unfortunate; regrettable; sad; causing sorrow, disappointment, or regret

Pronunciation

mah-kah-pah-SOO-boh

Root and affixes

Formed with maka- and pasubo, to cause sadness or sorrow.

Variants or conjugations

makapasubo; masulub-on; makaluluoy

Related words and expressions

sad; sorrow; pain; disappointment; misfortune

Meaning and usage notes

Can be used for events, situations, news, or behavior that causes sadness or disapproval.

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Example 1

Makapasubo ang nahitabo kagahapon.

What happened yesterday was unfortunate.

Example 2

Makapasubo nga balita kini.

This is sad news.

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