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    Napakadukha (en. Very poor)

    /nɑːpɑːkɑːdʊkɑː/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    A characteristic describing extreme hardship in financial conditions.
    Many families are very poor in remote areas.
    Maraming pamilya ang napakadukha sa mga liblib na lugar.
    Describing a condition where a person or community lacks sufficient wealth for their basic needs.
    The very poor face challenges of lack of access to basic services.
    Ang napakadukha ay nahaharap sa mga hamon ng kakulangan sa mga pangunahing serbisyo.

    Etymology

    Combination of 'napaka' and 'dukha' in the Filipino Language.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a very poor life
    A life filled with struggles due to poverty.
    napakadukha na buhay
    very poor condition
    A situation where people are suffering greatly.
    napakadukha ng kalagayan

    Related Words

    poor
    A person or group lacking wealth.
    dukha
    poverty
    The state of lacking wealth or resources.
    kahirapan

    Slang Meanings

    very poor
    The prices of goods are so high, many of us are really very poor now.
    Ang taas ng presyo ng bilihin, napakadukha na talaga ng marami sa atin.
    similar to the life of a street beggar
    Did you see him? He looks so poor, like the life of a street beggar on the road.
    Nakita mo ba siya? Napakadukha niya, kawangis ng buhay ng kutitap sa kalsada.
    has nothing to eat
    He's really very poor, he has nothing to eat at home.
    Talagang napakadukha na siya, wala na siyang makain sa bahay.