Maligat (en. Difficult)

ma-li-gat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Complex or not easy to do or understand.
This problem is really difficult for me.
Ang problemang ito ay talagang maligat para sa akin.
Causing hardship or discomfort.
Often, difficult situations reveal our true character.
Kadalasan, ang mga maligat na sitwasyon ay nagpapakita ng ating tunay na katangian.
Complicated or full of misunderstandings.
Talking to her is difficult and full of excess emotion.
Ang pakikipag-usap sa kanya ay maligat at puno ng labis na emosyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

difficult to do
Something hard to achieve.
maligat gawin
difficult situation
A situation full of trials.
maligat na sitwasyon

Related Words

hardship
The state of being faced with difficulties or trials.
hirap
test
A trial or challenge that tests a person's abilities.
pagsubok

Slang Meanings

hard
This hard part-time job has a lot of requirements!
Ang maligat na part-time job na 'to, ang daming requirements!
heavy situation
We're in a heavy situation right now because of economic issues.
Nasa maligat tayong sitwasyon ngayon dahil sa economic issues.
stressful
This stressful schoolwork is really overwhelming!
Ang maligat na schoolwork na 'to, nakakastress!