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    Mahirap (en. Difficult)

    /maˈhirap/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    A characteristic of a situation or thing that is not easy to do or achieve.
    This exam is difficult.
    Mahirap ang pagsusulit na ito.
    Refers to the state of suffering or trial.
    Life is difficult in war-affected areas.
    Mahirap ang buhay sa mga lugar na apektado ng digmaan.

    Etymology

    from the word 'hirap'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    difficult situation
    a condition filled with trials or challenges
    mahirap na sitwasyon
    hard to do
    an activity that requires a lot of effort
    mahirap gawin

    Related Words

    pain
    the state of suffering or the inability to do something.
    hirap
    trial
    a problem or challenge that needs to be faced.
    pagsubok

    Slang Meanings

    Very difficult
    Wow, the exam earlier was very difficult!
    Grabe, ang sobrang hirap ng exam kanina!
    Struggles of life
    Life is really tough right now, sometimes I have nothing to eat.
    Talagang hirap ng buhay ngayon, minsan wala na akong makain.
    Nervous about the difficulty
    Oh no, I’m nervous about how difficult the questions are!
    Naku, kabado ako sa hirap ng mga tanong!
    A headache (figuratively) due to difficulty
    This project is really a headache, it’s so hard!
    Yung project na to, sakit sa ulo talaga, ang hirap!