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.