Nakahahapis (en. Heartbreaking)

/na.ka.ha.ha.pis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Gives a sense of sorrow or pain.
The news he received was truly heartbreaking.
Ang balitang kanyang natanggap ay talaga namang nakahahapis.
Shows extreme sadness or grief.
The memories of the past are heartbreaking.
Nakakahapis ang mga alaala ng nakaraan.
Causes feelings of distress or despair.
His departure is heartbreaking for everyone.
Ang kanyang pag-alis ay nakakahapis para sa lahat.

Etymology

A focused behavior on the word ‘hapî’, meaning pain or hurt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

his/her suffering is heartbreaking
A statement describing the intense sadness of someone's experience.
nakahahapis ang kanyang pinagdaraanan

Related Words

grievance
A feeling of resentment or pain stemming from experiences of hurt.
hinanakit
sadness
A feeling of sorrow or discontent.
lungkot

Slang Meanings

Sadboi slang; used when feeling profound sadness
Dude, that was so nakahahapis for him, he looks like a zombie.
Grabe, sobrang nakahahapis ang nangyari sa kanya, para siyang zombie.
Emotionally drained
When they broke up, that night was really nakahahapis.
Nung nag-break sila, nakahahapis talaga yung gabi na yun.
Feeling down in the dumps
After that news, I felt really nakahahapis, like I didn’t want to talk to anyone.
After that news, nakahahapis na ako, parang ayaw ko nang kumausap.