Magpakahirap (en. To suffer greatly)

/maɡpakahiraɨp/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To suffer greatly.
He wants to suffer greatly for his family.
Nais niyang magpakahirap para sa kanyang pamilya.
To endure pain or hardship in achieving a goal.
You need to suffer to achieve your dreams.
Kailangan mong magpakahirap upang makuha ang iyong mga pangarap.
To sacrifice personal comfort for others.
Many people are willing to suffer for their country.
Maraming tao ang handang magpakahirap para sa kanilang bayan.

Etymology

root word: hirap

Common Phrases and Expressions

you should suffer
advising someone to sacrifice or endure for a purpose
magpakahirap ka

Related Words

hardship
A state of great effort or suffering.
hirap
sacrifice
Giving up something for a purpose.
sacrifice

Slang Meanings

to be diligent or sacrifice in life for dreams or goals
You have to really put in the effort if you want to achieve your dreams.
Kailangan mong magpakahirap kung gusto mong makamit ang mga pangarap mo.
to endure hardship in order to find a solution
Sometimes, you really need to struggle before you get what you want.
Minsan talaga, kailangan mong magpakahirap bago mo makuha ang gusto mo.