Pagsusumakit (en. Suffering)

/pag-su-su-ma-kit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
the act of experiencing pain or discomfort.
He found a way to lessen his suffering.
Nakatagpo siya ng paraan upang mabawasan ang kanyang pagsusumakit.
a process that causes emotional or physical distress.
The suffering from separation is hard to endure.
Ang pagsusumakit mula sa pagkawalay ay mahirap pagdaanan.

Etymology

from the root 'sumakit'

Common Phrases and Expressions

heartache
emotional pain or suffering due to love or separation.
pagsusumakit ng puso
struggles in life
challenges and hardships experienced in daily life.
pagsusumakit sa buhay

Related Words

pain
a form of physical painful sensation.
kirot
anguish
suffering or torment that causes distress.
pasakit

Slang Meanings

Being in a bad mood or disappointment
Damn, I'm so pissed off about work again today.
Grabe, anong nagsumakit na naman ako sa trabaho ngayon.
Feeling hurt or annoyed
I get upset when I'm called stupid.
Nasusumakit ako kapag sinabihan akong tanga.
Sometimes just really angry
It's just getting worked up, let's stay calm.
Pagsusumakit lang 'yan, kalmado lang tayo.