Kahirahan (en. Hardship)
ka-hi-ra-han
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being difficult or full of trials.
The hardship of his life gave him strength.
Ang kahirahan ng kanyang buhay ay nagbigay sa kanya ng lakas ng loob.
Trials experienced by a person or group.
Many people came together to overcome their hardship.
Maraming tao ang nagkasama upang pagtagumpayan ang kanilang kahirahan.
A state of lack of basic needs.
Hardship causes great concern in communities.
Ang kahirahan ay nagdudulot ng matinding pag-aalala sa mga komunidad.
Etymology
root word 'hirap' with the prefix 'ka-' and the suffix '-an'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to experience hardship
To undergo difficulty or challenge.
dumanas ng kahirahan
succeeded despite hardship
Achieved success in spite of challenges.
nagtagumpay sa kabila ng kahirahan
Related Words
trial
Situations that cause hardship to a person.
pagsubok
difficulty
Condition of having problems or being in difficulty.
hirap
Slang Meanings
Poverty
Poverty is the reason why there's nothing to eat.
Kahirapan lang ang dahilan kung bakit walang makain.
Difficult situation
The hardship nowadays is no joke, many are confused.
Ang kahirahan ngayon ay hindi biro, ang daming naguguluhan.
Struggle
Every day, I struggle with poverty.
Araw-araw, nagpapakahirap ako sa kahirahan.