Magkayod (en. To scrape or to dig)

mag-kayod

Synonyms

to work hard or put in a lot of effort

You really need to work hard to buy a new phone.

Kailangan talagang magkayod para makabili ng bagong phone.

to borrow money or go into debt

He worked hard today to pay off his debt.

Nagkayod siya ngayon para makabayad sa utang.

exhaustion or difficulty from work

He's so worn out; it seems like he wants to give up.

Sobrang kayod na siya, parang gusto na niyang sumuko.