Pagirap (en. Hardship)
/paˈgirap/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being in difficulty or undergoing trials.
Many people are experiencing hardship due to poverty.
Maraming tao ang dumaranas ng pagirap dulot ng kahirapan.
Intense trials or suffering experienced by a person.
The hardship that his family is going through is deeply concerning.
Ang pagirap na dinaranas ng kanyang pamilya ay labis na nakakabahala.
A trial that causes physical or emotional pain.
The hardship caused by his illness is not easy.
Ang pagirap na dulot ng kanyang karamdaman ay hindi madali.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Hardship of life
The condition of living filled with challenges.
Pagirap ng buhay
Hardship at work
The struggles experienced under work responsibilities.
Pagirap sa trabaho
Related Words
difficulty
The state of having challenges or suffering.
hirap
relatives
People close to you who bring hardship to life.
kamag-anak
Slang Meanings
A joke or teasing that seems not to be serious about being hard.
Your text earlier was just 'pagirap', I can do that!
Ang text mo kanina, parang 'pagirap' lang, kaya ko 'yang gawin!
A tough situation or challenge spoken in a lighthearted way.
Dealing with parents is really 'pagirap', but you can handle it!
Ang pagsasama ng magulang, 'pagirap' talaga yan, pero kaya niyo yan!
Saying something is hard, but in reality, there's a way to get through it.
You might think that's 'pagirap', but just try, you'll learn a lot.
Akala mo 'pagirap' yan, pero try mo lang, marami kang matututunan.