Kahapishapis (en. Extreme sadness)

/kahapisha-pis/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An intense sadness or suffering felt by a person.
Despite her success, she is enveloped in extreme sadness.
Sa kabila ng kanyang tagumpay, siya ay nababalutan ng kahapishapis.
A feeling of overwhelming pain due to the loss of a loved one.
Her extreme sadness is caused by her mother's death.
Ang kanyang kahapishapis ay dulot ng pagkamatay ng kanyang ina.
An emotional state that causes a lack of energy or hope.
She has been experiencing extreme sadness since losing her job.
Matagal na siyang nakararanas ng kahapishapis simula nang mawala ang kanyang trabaho.

Etymology

From the root word 'hapî' meaning pain or suffering, and 'shapis' which expresses the intensity of strong emotions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Her extreme sadness is captivating.
The intense sadness she feels is alluring and draws attention.
Nakakabighani ang kanyang kahapishapis.

Related Words

sadness
An emotional reaction usually caused by an unpleasant experience.
lungkot
longing
Feeling of desire or meaning from the loss of a loved one.
pangungulila

Slang Meanings

An expression of extreme tiredness or exhaustion.
I'm kahapishapis after an intense workout.
Kahapishapis ako pagkatapos ng matinding workout.
So sleepy or tired that you can barely get up.
I was just lying on the sofa, kahapishapis from all the work I had.
Nakatagilid lang ako sa sofa, kahapishapis dala ng hawak kong trabaho.