Magpahirap (en. To cause hardship)

/mɑɡ.pɑː.hi.rɑp/

Synonyms

To make things difficult or to cause someone else hardship.

Don't make it hard for yourself in studying, just relax.

Huwag mo nang magpahirap sa sarili mo sa pag-aaral, relax ka lang.

To give extra challenges to someone.

Why are you always making things difficult for your friends? Just chill, bro!

Bakit lagi kang nagpapahirap sa mga kaibigan mo? Chill ka lang, bro!

To be strong even when it's hard.

Like what sister is doing, she’s pushing herself hard in her training.

Tulad ng ginagawa ni ate, nagpupumilit siyang magpahirap sa kanyang training.