Miserya (en. Misery)

mi-se-rya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of extreme suffering or dissatisfaction.
His misery is caused by extreme disappointment in life.
Ang kanyang miserya ay dulot ng matinding pagkabigo sa buhay.
A situation or condition filled with hardship.
He hopes to escape his misery someday.
Umaasa siya na makakalaya sa kanyang miserya balang araw.
A harsh feeling caused by emotional or material problems.
He cannot stand his misery every day.
Hindi niya matiis ang kanyang miserya sa araw-araw.

Etymology

from the English word 'misery'

Common Phrases and Expressions

A form of misery
Description of a specific type of suffering.
Isang anyo ng miserya
In the midst of his misery
During his suffering or hardship.
Sa gitna ng kanyang miserya

Related Words

anxiety
A state of intense fear or worry.
pagkabalisa
sadness
A feeling of sorrow or dissatisfaction.
kalungkutan

Slang Meanings

trial or hardship
The family is going through a lot of misery right now.
Grabe ang miserya na dinaranas ng pamilya niya ngayon.
sad situation
My life has been such a misery lately; I don’t know what to do.
Sobrang miserya ng buhay ko lately, hindi ko na alam ang gagawin.
intense sadness or disappointment
They just broke up, so he can't move on from his misery.
Kaka-break lang nila, kaya 'di na siya makapag-move on sa kanyang miserya.