Hampaslupa (en. Ground)

/hampaˈslupa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who experiences great hardship in life.

There are many impoverished people in our society who need help.

Maraming hampaslupa sa ating lipunan na nangangailangan ng tulong.

A term used for people who are under poverty and discomfort.

The impoverished are often looked down upon in society.

Ang hampaslupa ay madalas na hinahamak sa lipunan.

A symbol of a life full of trials and struggles.

His story narrates the life of an impoverished individual.

Ang kanyang kwento ay nagsasalaysay ng buhay ng isang hampaslupa.

The word comes from the words 'hampas' meaning 'to strike with force' and 'lupa' referring to soil or land.

impoverished in hardship

A person who always faces challenges in life.

hampaslupa sa hirap

life of the impoverished

A way of living full of hardship and lack.

buhay hampaslupa

poor

Refers to the state of lacking basic needs in life.

mahirap

trial

Refers to the challenges or obstacles faced by a person.

pagsubok

a poor or powerless person

I feel like a nobody in this life, I can't afford anything.

Parang hampaslupa na lang ako sa buhay na 'to, wala akong kaya.

a person who has no value

Because of his dreams, he didn't let the worthless people around him affect him.

Dahil sa mga pangarap niya, hindi siya nagpadala sa mga sinasabi ng hampaslupa sa paligid.

a person without reputation or not famous

Even if he's a nobody, everyone has their own dreams.

Kahit na hampaslupa siya, may kanya-kanyang pangarap ang lahat.