Pampahirap (en. Tormentor)

/pam-pa-hi-rap/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An object or person that causes suffering to others.
This tormentor must be stopped immediately.
Ang pampahirap na ito ay dapat itigil agad.
A situation that causes extreme pain and suffering.
His condition seems like an endless torment.
Ang kanyang kalagayan ay tila isang pampahirap na walang katapusan.
A form of abuse or intimidation.
Torture is unacceptable in any situation.
Ang pampahirap ay hindi katanggap-tanggap sa anumang sitwasyon.

Etymology

Combination of 'pampa' (to cause) and 'hirap' (pain or difficulty).

Common Phrases and Expressions

hardships of life
An object or situation that causes great suffering to a person.
pampahirap ng buhay
painful experience
An experience that causes intense suffering.
pampahirap na karanasan

Related Words

tormentor
An object or person that causes pain or suffering.
pahirap
compassion
A feeling of sympathy or concern for anyone who suffers.
pagkaawa

Slang Meanings

A bother or burden in life
This traffic is such a hassle, the trip is taking forever.
Pampahirap na 'tong traffic, ang tagal na ng biyahe.
A headache or problem
What happened to him is another hassle for me.
Yung nangyari sa kanya, pampahirap na naman sa isip ko.
A troublemaker or nuisance
If you don't behave, you'll be a pain to be with.
Kapag hindi ka sumunod, magiging pampahirap kang kasama.