Hirapin (en. To make difficult)
/hiˈrapin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To make or perform something difficult or that causes hardship.
Maria is having a hard time with her lessons at school.
Hirap na hirap si Maria sa kanyang mga aralin sa paaralan.
To cause effort or struggle.
The challenges in life often hinder people and make it hard for them to progress.
Ang mga hamon sa buhay ay madalas na humahadlang sa mga tao at hirapin silang umunlad.
To cause intense pain or suffering.
His illness continues to make him suffer every day.
Ang kanyang sakit ay patuloy na hirap sa kanya araw-araw.
Etymology
The word 'hirapin' comes from the root word 'hirap' meaning effort or pain.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Hardship of life
Expresses the trials or hardships experienced in life.
Hirap ng buhay
Suffering experienced
Indicates the problems or trials faced by a person.
Hirap na dinaranas
Related Words
hardship
The state of being difficult or struggling.
hirap
fatigue
The state of tiredness caused by intense hardship or effort.
pagod
Slang Meanings
make it hard for oneself
I'm not going to make it hard for myself anymore, it's tiring.
Hindi na ako maghihirap, nakakapagod na.
borrowing frequently
I hope he stops borrowing money so often, it's embarrassing.
Sana tumigil na siya sa paghihiram ng pera, nakakahiya na.
hardships of life
Life is really hard now, we can barely eat.
Grabe ang hirap ng buhay ngayon, halos hindi na kami makakain.