Kapulubihan (en. Poverty)

/ka.pu.lu.bi.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

State or condition of being poor.

Poverty is a problem that the government should address.

Ang kapulubihan ay isang suliranin na dapat bigyang-pansin ng gobyerno.

Lack of wealth or resources.

Many people fall into poverty due to lack of opportunity.

Maraming tao ang nasasadlak sa kapulubihan dahil sa kakulangan ng oportunidad.

Living condition without sufficient adequacy.

Poverty causes various problems in society.

Ang kapulubihan ay nagdudulot ng iba't ibang suliranin sa lipunan.

Derived from the root word 'pulubi' meaning a poor person.

town of poverty

A place where many people live in poverty.

kapulubiang bayan

extreme poverty

An extreme level of hardship that causes deep suffering among people.

labis na kapulubihan

beggar

A person who is homeless and often asks for help.

pulubi

poverty

The condition of being poor or lacking sufficient wealth.

kahirapan

A close-knit group of friends.

We're always happy together in our circle of friends!

Sama-sama kami sa kapulubihan, kaya lagi kaming masaya!

The place where young people gather together.

Our hangout spot is at the plaza; we always meet there.

Doon sa plaza yung kapulubihan namin, lagi kaming nagkikita.