Mahapis (en. Sorrowful)
/ma-ha-pis/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means excessive sadness or grief.
He is sorrowful due to the death of his pet.
Siya ay mahapis dahil sa pagkamatay ng kanyang alaga.
State of having feelings of pain or difficulty.
The people around her noticed her sorrowful appearance.
Ang mga tao sa kanyang paligid ay napansin ang kanyang mahapis na anyo.
Etymology
The word originates from the root 'hapis' meaning pain or suffering, with the prefix 'ma-' indicating a state or condition.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sorrowful memory
A memory that brings sadness or grief.
mahapis na alaala
sorrowful heart
A heart filled with sadness or suffering.
mahapis na puso
Related Words
suffering
Expresses pain or suffering.
hapis
sorrow
An emotion associated with grief or suffering.
lungkot
Slang Meanings
Really difficult or exhausting.
Damn, I'm really worn out from all this studying.
Grabe, mahapis na ako sa kakastudy ko.
Sulking or being dramatic.
He's really sulking because of their breakup.
Mahapis na mahapis siya dahil sa breakup nila.
A painful or exhausting situation.
What he's going through at work is really tough.
Mahapis yung pinagdadaanan niya sa trabaho.