Umirap (en. To struggle)

/umiraɾ/

Synonyms

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!