Papaghirapin (en. To torture)

pa-pag-hi-ra-pin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of torturing or inflicting pain on a person.
His enemy intended to torture him before handing him over to the authorities.
Nilayon ng kanyang kaaway na papaghirapin siya bago ibigay sa mga awtoridad.
The experience of extreme hardship or pain.
Sometimes, people experience physical torture due to severe illness.
Minsan, ang mga tao ay nakakaranas ng pisikal na papaghirapin sa pagkakaroon ng malubhang sakit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't torture yourself.
Don't make life difficult for yourself.
Huwag papaghirapin ang sarili.

Related Words

suffering
A state of pain or hardship.
hirap
suffering
The process of experiencing pain or distress.
paghihirap

Slang Meanings

To act like a hero or pretend to help others but have ulterior motives.
Enough with your pretending, we don't like fake friends!
Tama na ang papaghirapin mo, ayaw namin ng mga fake na kaibigan!
To pretend to have abilities that one doesn't really possess.
Don't fool us, you don't know anything about that.
Huwag kang papaghirapin, wala ka namang alam sa bagay na 'yan.