Pahirap (en. Ordeal)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation or condition that causes severe hardship or suffering.
The flooding became an ordeal for the town's residents.
Ang pagbaha ay naging isang pahirap para sa mga residente ng bayan.
Anything or situation that causes a severe challenge or emotional struggle.
The loss of a loved one was a great ordeal for him.
Ang kanyang pagkawalan ng mahal sa buhay ay naging isang malaking pahirap sa kanya.
The process of facing complex or difficult situations.
Traveling in the mountains was full of hardships but brought beautiful views.
Ang paglalakbay sa mga bundok ay puno ng pahirap ngunit nagdala ng magagandang tanawin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hardships of life
Challenges and difficulties experienced in life.
pahirap ng buhay
internal torment
Severe emotional pain or distress from life.
pahirap sa loob

Related Words

hardship
A related concept referring to conditions that cause suffering.
hirap
pain
A condition that describes physical or emotional suffering.
sakit

Slang Meanings

just making it hard
Why are you making it so hard, you're not even helping me!
Bakit ganyan ka magpahirap, 'di mo man lang ako tinutulungan!
difficulty mode
My phone fell, now I'm in difficulty mode.
Nahulog yung cellphone ko, parang pahirap mode tuloy ako.
turn it into a hassle
This project might turn into a hassle for the students.
Baka gawing pahirap ang project na 'to sa mga studyante.