Kahapisan (en. Sorrow)

/ka-ha-pi-san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of sadness or pain caused by having problems or trials.
The sorrow of people during the war is undeniable.
Ang kahapisan ng mga tao sa panahon ng digmaan ay hindi maikakaila.
Any emotional aspect that indicates mourning or grief.
He is easily hurt and often experiences sorrow.
Madali siyang masaktan at madalas siyang nakararanas ng kahapisan.
Mainly felt in worrying about the future.
The sorrow caused by uncertainty is common among many people.
Ang kahapisan na dulot ng kawalang-katiyakan ay karaniwan sa maraming tao.

Etymology

According to the root of the word 'kahapisan' which may originate from the words 'ka' (referring to others) and 'hapî' (meaning sacrifice or suffering).

Common Phrases and Expressions

behind the sorrow
Indicates problems that may not be seen or understood by others.
sa likod ng kahapisan

Related Words

mourning
A deeper form of sorrow often related to loss or death.
dalamhati
anxiety
A state that may cause sorrow in the mind and emotions.
pagkabalisa

Slang Meanings

sadness or emotional pain
I'm just feeling the sadness due to our break-up.
Kahapisan lang ang nararamdaman ko dahil sa break-up namin.
regret or remorse
The sadness caused by my decisions back then is hard to forget.
Ang kahapisan na dulot ng mga desisyon ko noon ay mahirap kalimutan.
suffering or hardship
Enough of the suffering; it's time to fight back.
Tama na ang kahapisan, panahon na para lumaban ulit.