Kapapahan (en. Subject to mishaps)

/ka.pa.pa.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

State of being prone to mishaps or having unfortunate experiences.

Due to her mishaps, she couldn't pass the interview.

Dahil sa kanyang kapapahan, hindi siya nakalagpas sa interview.

Occasions or instances of experiencing negative or unexpected events.

The mishaps in her trip caused a disruption in her plans.

Ang kapapahan sa kanyang biyahe ay nagdulot ng pagkaabala sa kanyang plano.

from the root 'pahan' meaning 'action' or 'things to do'

that causes mishaps

causing mistakes or unfortunate situations

na nagdudulot ng kapapahan

trial

Trials can lead to mishaps.

pagsubok

being trapped or stuck in a situation

That's why you can't seem to get out of your problem, it's like you're in a rut.

Kaya pala hindi ka maalis-alis sa problema mo, parang kapapahan ka na.

having ongoing problems or distractions that don't stop

Starting tomorrow, I'll already be swamped with my work.

Bukas pa lang, may kapapahan na ako sa trabaho ko.