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    Kagipitan (en. Crisis)

    ka-gi-pi-tan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A situation of hardship that is puzzling or sacrificial.
    The country went through a crisis in the economy.
    Ang bansa ay dumaan sa isang kagipitan sa ekonomiya.
    A period of serious problems or challenges.
    They went through a crisis in their relationship.
    Dumaan sila sa isang kagipitan ng kanilang relasyon.
    A state of extreme need or necessity.
    The water crisis is becoming a serious issue in the community.
    Ang kagipitan sa tubig ay nagiging isang seryosong isyu sa komunidad.

    Etymology

    root word: 'gipit' with prefix 'ka-'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    crisis of time
    a situation where people face difficult conditions.
    kagipitan ng panahon
    crisis in life
    a period of serious trials in a person's life.
    kagipitan sa buhay

    Related Words

    tight
    State of being squeezed or lacking.
    gipit
    hardship
    Condition of being difficult or cruel.
    hirap

    Slang Meanings

    test or hardship of life
    After the storm, we were really in a struggle in the town.
    Pagkatapos ng bagyo, talagang nasa kagipitan kami sa bayan.
    serious situation
    I hope we don't get into this predicament in the project.
    Sana hindi tayo mapasok sa kagipitan na ito sa project.
    important or intense need
    We're in tight spots, we really need to lend money.
    Nasa kagipitan na kami, kailangan na naming magpautang.