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    Dukha (en. Suffering)

    du-ka

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Emotional or physical pain.
    The suffering of her heart cannot be escaped.
    Ang dukha ng kanyang puso ay hindi matatakasan.
    A state of suffering or dissatisfaction.
    His eyes showed signs of suffering.
    Ipinakita ng kanyang mga mata ang mga tanda ng dukha.
    Experiencing hardship in life.
    Many people experience suffering due to economic hardship.
    Maraming tao ang nakakaranas ng dukha dulot ng kahirapan sa ekonomiya.

    Etymology

    From the Sanskrit word 'duhkha', meaning 'suffering' or 'pain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    anguish of the heart
    Having deep sadness or suffering within.
    dukha ng loob
    poverty in life
    Literally experiencing hardships in daily life.
    dukha sa buhay

    Related Words

    hardship
    A state of suffering or dissatisfaction that can be physical, emotional, or mental.
    paghihirap
    pain
    Physically or emotionally painful experience.
    sakit

    Slang Meanings

    broke, poor
    I'm so broke, I don't even have money to buy food.
    Dukha na nga ako, wala na akong pambili ng pagkain.
    extreme hardship or sacrificing a lot
    My life is so hard right now; I'm working even without sleep.
    Grabe ang dukha ng buhay ko sa ngayon, nagtatrabaho ako kahit walang tulog.
    a lot of problems
    Those street children are so unfortunate; they have a lot of problems.
    Ang dukha naman ng mga bata sa kalsada, ang daming problema.