Pagkagahol (en. Desperation)
pag-ka-ga-hol
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition of lack that causes fear or concern.
The economic desperation resulted in many people losing their jobs.
Ang pagkagahol sa ekonomiya ay nagresulta sa maraming tao na nawalan ng trabaho.
A state of intense need or anxiety.
The lack of water caused desperation among the residents.
Nagdulot ng pagkagahol sa mga residente ang kakulangan ng tubig.
The situation of being in need of help or resources.
The desperation of people for food must be addressed.
Ang pagkagahol ng mga tao sa pagkain ay dapat tugunan.
Etymology
from the word 'gahol' which means lack or need.
Common Phrases and Expressions
desperation in life
The intense need for things that are essential in life.
pagkagahol sa buhay
Related Words
lack
A word that describes need or scarcity.
gahol
insufficiency
Shortage in the number or supply of something.
kakulangan
Slang Meanings
Feeling extremely overwhelmed or busy
I'm feeling so stressed with my deadlines, I don't know what to tackle first.
Pagkagahol na ako sa dami ng deadlines ko, di ko na alam kung anong uunahin.
Lack of time or opportunity
His lack of time caused many mistakes in the project.
Ang pagkagahol niya sa oras ay nagdulot ng maraming pagkakamali sa proyekto.
Feeling of rush or pressure
Students are under so much pressure to finish their theses.
Sobrang pagkagahol ng mga estudyante sa pagsasagawa ng kanilang thesis.