Dusa (en. Suffering)

doo-sah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of pain or suffering caused by physical or emotional reasons.
His suffering stemmed from the illness he was experiencing.
Ang kanyang dusa ay nagmula sa sakit na dinaranas niya.
The pain or trials faced in life.
He said that the suffering in life is necessary to learn.
Sabi niya, ang dusa sa buhay ay kinakailangan upang matuto.
Difficulty or suffering that causes intense emotions.
Because of his decisions, he experienced intense suffering.
Dahil sa kanyang mga desisyon, siya ay nakaranas ng matinding dusa.

Etymology

Sanskrit: 'dosa' referring to a fault or sin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suffering of the heart
pain or suffering of emotions caused by love or loss.
dusa ng puso
suffering in life
challenges or trials that need to be faced in life.
dusa sa buhay

Related Words

pain
A physical or emotional symptom of suffering.
sakit
sacrifice
The giving up of something valuable for the benefit of others or for a purpose.
pagsasakripisyo

Slang Meanings

pain or suffering
Man, my suffering from a toothache is intense!
Grabe, ang dusa ko sa sakit ng ngipin!
suffering because of love
Because of him, I have so much suffering.
Dahil sa kanya, ang dami kong dusa.
trial or grievance
The suffering of life seems endless.
Ang dusa ng buhay ay tila walang katapusan.