Pirali (en. Great)
/piˈralɪ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of person who has difficulties in managing their life.
He is a pirali who always works hard for his family.
Siya ay isang pirali na palaging nagtatrabaho ng mabuti para sa kanyang pamilya.
A person who comes from a poor background.
There are many pirali in our community who need help.
Maraming pirali sa ating komunidad na nangangailangan ng tulong.
Etymology
From the Chinese word 'pí lái', meaning difficult or hard.
Common Phrases and Expressions
doughnut in poverty
A term for people in difficult situations.
doughnut sa kahirapan
Related Words
endeavor
The activity of working hard to achieve a goal.
pagsisikap
Slang Meanings
ugly
Wow, your outfit is so ugly!
Grabe, ang pirali ng suot mo!
worthless
That's enough, your joke is worthless now.
Tama na 'yan, pirali na yung joke mo.
dumb
You're so dumb, you don't know that?
Ang pirali mo naman, hindi mo alam 'yan?