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    Kahirapan (en. Poverty)

    /kahírapan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state of lack of material things necessary for living.
    Many people live in poverty in our country.
    Maraming tao ang naninirahan sa kahirapan sa ating bansa.
    The experiences of a person filled with challenges and hardships.
    The hardships of his life gave him courage.
    Ang kahirapan ng kanyang buhay ay nagbigay sa kanya ng lakas ng loob.
    A condition where a person's income is not sufficient for their needs.
    Poverty leads to crime in society.
    Ang kahirapan ay nagiging sanhi ng mga krimen sa lipunan.

    Etymology

    root word: hirap, derived from the root word 'hirap'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    struggle with poverty
    The struggle of people to rise from poverty.
    struggle with poverty
    many are suffering
    Many people are experiencing poverty.
    maraming naghihirap

    Related Words

    hardship
    A state of experiencing physical or mental hardship.
    hirap
    lack
    The absence of sufficient goods or wealth.
    kakulangan
    trial
    A situation that causes difficulty to a person.
    pagsubok

    Slang Meanings

    hardship experienced in life
    Poverty is really painful, but I'm still coping.
    Ang kahirapan ay talagang masakit, pero kinakaya ko pa rin.
    trials that seem endless
    When it comes to hardship, the challenges seem never-ending.
    Pagdating sa kahirapan, parang walang katapusan ang mga pagsubok.
    finances that are really tight
    My finances are really tight, so I'll just keep this wrapper.
    Sobrang kahirapan na ng financial ko, kaya akin na lang 'tong balot.
    quick to face problems
    There's always hardship in life, especially when you're in a hurry.
    Laging may kahirapan sa buhay, lalo na kapag nagmamadali ka.