Kaapihan (en. Pain)

/kaʔapiˈhan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The term refers to the state or feeling of having pain or discomfort.
I cannot speak because of the intense pain I feel.
Hindi ko kayang magsalita dahil sa matinding kaapihan na nararamdaman ko.
A condition that causes an unpleasant sensation in the body.
When he fell, he experienced pain in his arm.
Nang bumagsak siya, nagkaroon siya ng kaapihan sa kanyang kamay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'aap' meaning 'morning'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Pain of the heart
Emotion of pain caused by love or heartbreak.
Kaapihan ng puso

Related Words

pain
A term that refers to general illness or pain.
sakit

Slang Meanings

So much fun or joy.
The people are really having a blast during the fiesta!
Grabe ang kaapihan ng mga tao ngayon sa fiesta!
A companion or partner in fun.
My friends, they are really my companions in fun.
Ang mga tropa ko, sila ang kaapihan ko talaga.
Mischief or partner in mischief.
They are my partners in all the mischief.
Sila ang kaapihan ko sa lahat ng kalokohan.