Paghihirap (en. Suffering)

/pagiˈhirap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of experiencing pain or hardship.
His suffering cannot be compensated by anything.
Ang kanyang paghihirap ay hindi matutumbasan ng kahit anong bagay.
A process that causes hardship on a physical or emotional level.
Many people go through suffering in their lives.
Maraming tao ang dumaan sa paghihirap sa kanilang buhay.
The condition of having limited resources or capabilities.
The suffering of areas affected by disaster is noticeable.
Ang paghihirap ng mga pook na naapektuhan ng kalamidad ay kapansin-pansin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hardships of life
The challenges and sacrifices encountered in life.
paghihirap ng buhay
path to suffering
The process or path experienced to achieve something.
daan sa paghihirap

Related Words

poverty
The lack of essential things in life, such as food, shelter, etc.
kahirapan
anguish
The emotional or physical pain that a person experiences.
pagdurusa

Slang Meanings

hardship that crushes you
Wow, I'm really struggling in life, it's like I'm being crushed.
Grabe, ang hirap na hirap na ako sa buhay, parang dinudurog na ako.
pain in the body
This is hardship, it feels like my body hurts every time I get up.
Paghihirap ito, parang may sakit pa ako sa katawan tuwing bumangon.
a bummer/awful experience
This is hardship, it feels like everything's just a bad trip.
Paghihirap ito, parang bad trip lang ang lahat.
poor thing/feeling sorry for someone
So many poor souls are suffering on the roads.
Ang daming kawawa sa paghihirap sa mga daan.