Kakuririan (en. Difficulty)

/ka.ku.ri.ri.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of hardship or discomfort.
The difficulties in life teach important lessons.
Ang kakuririan sa buhay ay nagtuturo ng mahahalagang aral.
Having challenges to face.
His difficulties in studying resulted in higher grades.
Ang kanyang kakuririan sa pag-aaral ay nagresulta sa mas mataas na marka.
A situation where there are obstacles or hindrances.
The difficulties he is experiencing are due to the bad weather.
Ang kakuririan na kanyang dinaranas ay dala ng masamang panahon.

Etymology

The word 'kakuririan' comes from the root 'kuriri' meaning 'sacrifice or effort'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hardships of life
Accumulation of challenges experienced in life.
kakuririan ng buhay
due to difficulties
Because of challenges or trials.
dahil sa kakuririan

Related Words

kuriri
The root word referring to sacrifice or effort.
kuriri
pagsubok
An element that poses a challenge or tests one’s ability.
pagsubok

Slang Meanings

just gambling
There's no guarantee in uncertainty, so just try it if you don’t want to get upset.
Wala namang garantiya sa kakuririan, kaya subukan mo na lang kung ayaw mo magalit.
something unique
Her outfit is beautiful, it's really something unique!
Ang ganda ng outfit niya, ibang kakuririan talaga!
nonsense
Don't believe in their uncertainties, it's all just nonsense.
Huwag kang maniwala sa mga kakuririan nila, puro kalokohan lang yan.
lack or deficiency
Don't be sad about your life's uncertainties, we all have our lacks.
Huwag kang malungkot sa kakuririan mo sa buhay, lahat tayo may kakulangan.