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    Bigyanghapis (en. To cause sorrow)

    /big-yang-ha-pis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of causing sadness or pain.
    With his words, he caused sorrow to the people.
    Sa kanyang mga salita, siya ay nagbigyanghapis sa mga tao.
    The action of inflicting grief on others.
    He did not mean to cause sorrow to his friend.
    Hindi niya sinasadyang bigyanghapis ang kanyang kaibigan.

    Etymology

    From 'give' and 'sorrow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do not cause sorrow
    Avoid causing sadness to others.
    Huwag magbigay ng hapis

    Related Words

    grief
    A state of intense sadness or mourning.
    pighati
    pain
    A physical or emotional suffering.
    sakit

    Slang Meanings

    to evoke painful memories or feelings
    She always gets reminded of painful memories of her ex whenever she sees her favorite place.
    Lagi na lang siyang bigyanghapis ng mga alaala ng ex niya tuwing nakikita niya 'yung kanyang paboritong lugar.
    to hurt or cause suffering to someone
    Don't hurt him, he's already going through a lot.
    Huwag mo siyang bigyanghapis, may mga pinagdadaanan na 'yan.
    to cause distress or grievance
    Why would you make him suffer when your relationship has no future?
    Bakit mo pa siya bigyanghapis kung wala namang patutunguhan ang relasyon niyo?