Umirap (en. To struggle)

/umiraɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of going or taking a path full of difficulties.

He struggled during his journey abroad.

Umirap siya sa kanyang paglalakbay sa ibang bansa.

Striving to achieve a goal despite obstacles.

He needed to struggle to pass the exam.

Kailangan niyang umirap upang makapasa sa pagsusulit.

Endeavoring despite life's trials and tribulations.

He struggled in his business for his family.

Umirap siya sa kanyang negosyo para sa pamilya.

To struggle in hardship

Striving despite difficulties.

Umirap sa hirap

hardship

The state of having challenges or problems.

hirap

effort

Diligent attempt to achieve a goal.

pagsusumikap

bitten by ‘luck’

I got lucky with joy because we both like the same person.

Umirap ako sa saya kasi pareho kami ng gusto niya.

caught ‘on the spot’

I got caught off guard when I saw him walk into the bar.

Umirap ako nang nakita ko siyang pumasok sa bar.

sudden happiness

I was overjoyed at the concert, I didn't expect him to be here!

Umirap ako sa concert, hindi ko akalain na nandito siya!