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    Mapagpahirap (en. Tormenting)

    /ma.pag.pa.i.hap/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Causing suffering or hardship to others.
    The tormenting conditions at work cause stress to the employees.
    Ang mga mapagpahirap na kondisyon sa trabaho ay nagdudulot ng stress sa mga empleyado.
    Highlighting hardship or suffering.
    His tormenting behavior is not accepted by his friends.
    Ang kanyang mapagpahirap na pag-uugali ay hindi tinatanggap ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
    Having the ability to cause suffering.
    A tormenting situation must be faced by the victims of the calamity.
    Isang mapagpahirap na sitwasyon ang dapat harapin ng mga biktima ng kalamidad.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'pahirap' coupled with 'mapag'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tormenting situation
    A condition that causes intense suffering.
    mapagpahirap na sitwasyon
    tormenting experience
    An experience filled with hardship.
    mapagpahirap na karanasan

    Related Words

    pain
    A word referring to the suffering or hardship experienced.
    pahirap
    suffering
    The feeling of pain or hardship caused by an event.
    pasakit

    Slang Meanings

    someone who loves to pull down or mistreat others
    My friend is such a bully, he always badmouths me to other people.
    Sobrang mapagpahirap ng katropa ko, lagi akong sinisiraan sa ibang tao.
    always a hindrance to anyone
    My boss is so difficult; he imposes so many hard requirements.
    Yung boss ko, mapagpahirap talaga; ang daming pinapahirap na requirements.
    not helpful in situations
    Sometimes, our friends can be more of a hassle than a support.
    Minsan, yung mga kaibigan natin, mapagpahirap sa halip na sumuporta.