Pahit (en. Bitter)

/ˈpahit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A taste that is unpleasant, usually referring to foods or drinks.

The coffee is bitter when not brewed correctly.

Ang kape ay nakaka-pahit kapag hindi ito tamang naihanda.

Can describe a situation that indicates extreme pain or suffering.

There is a bitter memory in his past.

Mayroong pahit na alaala sa kanyang nakaraan.

Can describe a negative feeling or resentment.

His bitter words caused conflict in their relationship.

Ang kanyang pahit na salita ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang relasyon.

Related to root words in Tagalog that refer to taste.

bitter inside

Shows resentment or disappointment.

pahit ang loob

sweetness

Opposite of 'bitter', refers to a sweet taste.

katamisan

sour

Another flavor from foods, can be more or less sweet.

asa

Bitterness that conceals sweetness

Life is like bitterness where you can't taste the sweetness.

Yung buhay, parang pahit na hindi mo na matikman ang tamis.

Resentment or grudge

He's holding a grudge against me because he doesn't like my decision.

Nagpapa-pahit siya sa akin kasi hindi niya gusto ang desisyon ko.

Tough situation

Life is tough here, everything is bitter.

Pahirapan ang buhay dito, lahat pahit.

Overly dramatic or sensitive

Her reaction to a simple joke was so bitter.

Ang pahit naman ng reaction niya sa simpleng joke.