Ikapaghirap (en. To cause suffering)

ika-pag-hi-rap

Slang Meanings

A difficult situation
Wow, this feels like a real struggle for the students during exam season!
Grabe, parang ikapaghirap na to sa mga studyante ngayong exam season!
Struggle in life
It's really a fight for his family, but he's not giving up.
Sobrang ikapaghirap na para sa pamilya niya, pero hindi siya sumusuko.
Trial
He is going through a lot of struggles, but these are what strengthen him.
Maraming ikapaghirap ang nararanasan niya, pero ito ang nagpapatibay sa kanya.