Handasahirap (en. Prepared for hardship)
/hɑn.dɑ.sɑ.hi.rɑp/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being prepared for any hardship.
The preparedness of people is dependent on their determination.
Ang handasahirap ng mga tao ay nakasalalay sa kanilang determinasyon.
Etymology
root word: handa (ready) + in hardship
Common Phrases and Expressions
prepared for hardship
preparing for challenges
handa sa hirap
Related Words
struggle
The state of facing challenges or problems.
paghihirap
preparation
The process of being ready for something.
paghahanda
Slang Meanings
Doing things that lead nowhere or are unproductive.
Maybe you should switch jobs; what you're doing seems like just handasahirap.
Baka dapat kang lumipat ng ibang trabaho, parang handasahirap lang 'yang ginagawa mo.
Efforts that do not yield good results.
It's already noon, and you're still there; it seems like what you're doing is just handasahirap.
Tanghaling tapat na nandiyan ka pa, mukhang handasahirap lang ang ginagawa mo.