Paasahin (en. To make someone suffer)

/pɐˈɐsɐhin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of doing something to cause pain or suffering.
Don't make me suffer; I can't handle the pain.
Huwag mo akong paasahin, hindi ko kakayanin ang sakit.
Leading a person into a situation full of trials.
Make him suffer through life's trials to make him stronger.
Paasahin mo siya sa mga pagsubok sa buhay upang mas mapalakas siya.
Turning back on promises that lead to disappointment.
His promises always make his friends suffer.
Laging paasahin ng kanyang mga pangako ang kanyang mga kaibigan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Make the heart suffer
To break or instill fear in someone else's hopes.
Paasahin ang puso

Related Words

pain
The state of suffering or having pain.
pasakit
trial
Seen in difficult situations that one must go through.
pagsubok

Slang Meanings

to pretend to care but not actually do
Sometimes, your friends just lead you on with their plans.
Minsan, paasahin ka lang ng mga kaibigan mo sa mga lakad nila.
to make false promises
He's just going to lead you on, so don’t get your hopes up.
Paasahin ka lang niya, kaya wag ka nang umasa.
to give false hope that lacks certainty
Don't lead me on with things I can't provide.
Huwag kang paasahin sa mga hindi ko kayang ibigay.