Pagdurusa (en. Suffering)

pag-du-ru-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of suffering or showing pain.
The suffering of people in war is very saddening.
Ang pagdurusa ng mga tao sa digmaan ay labis na nakakalungkot.
The physical or emotional pain experienced by a person.
His suffering from the illness lasted for many months.
Ang pagdurusa niya mula sa sakit ay tumagal ng maraming buwan.
The trials or hardships experienced by a person.
In his suffering, he learned to fight for his dreams.
Sa kanyang pagdurusa, natutunan niyang lumaban para sa kanyang mga pangarap.

Etymology

from the root word 'durusa'

Common Phrases and Expressions

suffering of the people
general experience of pain of society or individuals
pagdurusa ng mga tao
because of suffering
what is gained from painful experience
dahil sa pagdurusa

Related Words

hardship
The state of experiencing pain or test.
paghihirap
torment
The deep suffering or pain felt by a person.
dusa

Slang Meanings

Pain being experienced
His suffering from the pain is heartbreaking.
Ang pagdurusa niya sa sakit ay nakakaiyak.
Sacrifice
Suffering is needed for a better tomorrow.
Kailangan ng pagdurusa para sa mas magandang bukas.
Severe hardship
Suffering in life is sometimes unavoidable.
Ang pagdurusa sa buhay minsan ay di maiiwasan.