Magbigayhapis (en. To cause sorrow)

/maɡbiɡaɪhapis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of causing sadness or pain to a person.
His words caused me sorrow.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay nagbigayhapis sa akin.

Etymology

Refers to the root words 'bigay' and 'hapis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to bring sorrow to others
To cause sadness or grief to other people.
magbigayhapis sa iba

Related Words

sorrow
A state of deep sadness or grief.
hapis
downcast
A feeling where a person is under intense sadness or distress.
lugmok

Slang Meanings

Stop being overly emotional; it doesn't help.
Enough with the sorrow, we need to move on.
Tama na ang magbigayhapis, kailangan na nating magpatuloy.
Wasting time on grieving.
I'm tired of feeling sad; let's just remember the happy times.
Sawa na ako sa magbigayhapis, magandang alalahanin na lang ang mga masasaya.