Mahira (en. Difficult)

ma-hi-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Brings fear or concern due to difficulty.
Because of the difficult situation, she worried.
Dahil sa mahirap na sitwasyon, nag-alala siya.
Indicates the state of being difficult or not easy.
The questions in the exam are difficult.
Mahirap ang mga tanong sa pagsusulit.
Shows excessive effort or trying.
This task is hard, but you can do it!
Mahirap ang buhating ito, ngunit kaya mo yan!

Etymology

from the word 'hirap', meaning 'difficult' or 'heavy'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Life is difficult
Life is full of challenges and hardships.
Mahirap ang buhay
It is hard to make a decision
Deciding comes with difficulty and doubt.
Mahirap gumawa ng desisyon

Related Words

difficulty
The state or condition of feeling excessive hardship.
hirap
test
A situation or experience that presents challenges.
pagsubok

Slang Meanings

difficult
That exam yesterday was really difficult, I felt like I couldn't handle it!
Sobrang mahira yung exam kahapon, parang di ko na kaya!
challenge
Life is tough, but we can handle this!
Ang buhay mahira, pero kaya natin 'to!
stressful
Wow, the deadlines at work are so stressful right now!
Grabe, ang mahira ng mga deadlines sa trabaho ngayon!