Magpait (en. To make bitter)
/maɡˈpait/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating the creation of feelings of pain or discomfort.
His words made his heart bitter.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay nagpagpait sa kanyang puso.
Emotional connection describing an unpleasant experience.
His memories made his mind bitter.
Ang kanyang alaala ay nagpagpait sa kanyang isip.
Etymology
From the root word 'pait' meaning bitter or unpleasant.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a painful experience
to create painful memories or experiences.
magpait ng karanasan
Related Words
bitter
A characteristic of feeling or taste that is painful or unpleasant.
pait
anxiety
A state of mind arising from painful memories or experiences.
pagkabalisa
Slang Meanings
To be in a tough situation.
Wow, the struggles I'm going through at work are really biting!
Grabe, ang magpait ng pinagdadaanan ko ngayon sa trabaho!
To feel hardship or sacrifice.
Sometimes, you really have to endure pain for your dreams.
Minsan, kailangan talagang magpait para sa mga pangarap mo.
To suffer from the pains of life.
This situation seems really tough; I have no one to lean on.
Parang magpait itong sitwasyon, wala akong masandalan.