Pakapahirapan (en. Hardship)

/pakapahirapan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation or condition that causes severe discomfort or suffering.
The hardships faced by citizens during disasters should be addressed.
Ang pakapahirapan ng mga mamamayan sa mga panahon ng sakuna ay dapat bigyang-pansin.
The trials that a person needs to endure.
Despite the hardships, he did not give up on his dreams.
Sa kabila ng mga pakapahirapan, hindi siya sumuko sa kanyang mga pangarap.
The state of having severe problems or challenges.
He stands by his beliefs even though it causes hardships in his life.
Naninindigan siya sa kanyang mga pananaw kahit na nagdudulot ito ng pakapahirapan sa kanyang buhay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take it easy during hardships
Ensure caution amidst trials.
dahan-dahan sa pakapahirapan

Related Words

suffering
An act or condition of causing pain or distress to a person.
pahirap
borrowing
A situation where a person requests a loan to meet needs.
pangungutang

Slang Meanings

A very tough situation or struggle with something.
It feels like a struggle to study right now, there are so many assignments!
Parang pakapahirapan ang pag-aaral ko ngayon, ang daming assignments!
Experiencing severe hardship or trials.
The struggles he endured at work can't be compensated by any salary.
Ang pakapahirapan na dinanas niya sa trabaho ay hindi matutumbasan ng kahit anong bayad.
To strive despite the obstacles and challenges.
Even though it's a struggle to be a student, I will continue pursuing my dreams.
Kahit na pakapahirapan ang magng isang mag-aaral, tuloy pa rin ako sa aking pangarap.