Ikapaghirap (en. To cause suffering)

ika-pag-hi-rap

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb referring to the action of causing suffering to a person or group.
Natural calamities cause suffering to many people.
Ang mga natural na kalamidad ay ikinakapaghirap ng maraming tao.
A process that leads to a negative experience or condition.
Wrong decisions cause suffering in the business.
Ang mga hindi tamang desisyon ay nagdudulot ng ikapaghirap sa negosyo.
Inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Violence causes suffering to the victims.
Ang karahasan ay ikinakapaghirap ng mga biktima.

Etymology

The word is formed from 'ika-' as a prefix indicating number and 'paghirap', referring to suffering or hardship.

Common Phrases and Expressions

causing hardship in life
the suffering experienced in daily life
ikapaghirap ng buhay

Related Words

suffering
The state of having painful or difficult conditions.
paghirap
pain
Something that causes suffering or pain.
pasakit

Slang Meanings

A difficult situation
Wow, this feels like a real struggle for the students during exam season!
Grabe, parang ikapaghirap na to sa mga studyante ngayong exam season!
Struggle in life
It's really a fight for his family, but he's not giving up.
Sobrang ikapaghirap na para sa pamilya niya, pero hindi siya sumusuko.
Trial
He is going through a lot of struggles, but these are what strengthen him.
Maraming ikapaghirap ang nararanasan niya, pero ito ang nagpapatibay sa kanya.