Mahirati (en. Difficult)

/mɑˈhiɾɑti/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Related to challenges or difficulties.
School tasks are often difficult for students.
Ang mga gawain sa paaralan ay kadalasang mahirati para sa mga estudyante.
Shows a high level of effort or trial.
These subjects are difficult, but you can overcome them.
Mahirati ang mga asignaturang ito, ngunit kaya mong malampasan ito.
Not easy; requires great effort.
Conducting research is difficult when short on time.
Ang pagsasagawa ng pananaliksik ay mahirati kapag kulang sa oras.

Etymology

The word 'mahirati' comes from the root word 'hirap' which means 'difficulty' or 'struggle' in some activity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Life is difficult
Life is full of challenges and difficulties.
Mahirati ang buhay

Related Words

difficulty
Suffering or hardship experienced in striving.
hirap

Slang Meanings

Numb or indifferent
Your grades are high, but you seem to be indifferent to what's happening around you.
Ang taas ng grado mo, pero parang mahirati ka sa mga nangyayari sa paligid mo.
Showy or loud person
She seems to be showy during lunch break, she has so much to say!
Parang mahirati siya tuwing nasa lunch break, ang daming sinasabi!
Suspicious
Her suspicious thinking about people can be annoying sometimes.
Ang mahirati niyang pag-iisip sa mga tao minsan annoying na.
Chronic drama queen
Wow, her drama is always so chronic!
Grabe, lagi na lang mahirati ang drama niya!