EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
Burden; something that makes things difficult...
to be able to laugh...
talkative; gossipy...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/pam-pa-HI-rap/
FIL: Anumang bagay, sitwasyon, o tao na nagdudulot ng kahirapan, pasanin, o dagdag na kumplikasyon.
EN: Burden; something that makes things difficult
That one groupmate who doesn't contribute but gets the same grade. The 'system is down' notification when you're about to clock out. The unexpected bill that ruins your 13th-month pay. Basically, anything that adds unnecessary difficulty to your life, also known as 'adulting.'
From 'pang-' (instrumental prefix) + 'pa-' (causative prefix) + 'hirap' (difficulty). Lit. 'that which is used to cause difficulty'.
ROOT MEANING: difficulty; hardship; poor / difficult
Can describe a person, object, or situation that complicates things. Often used with a negative connotation, implying an unnecessary complication.
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🇵🇭 Huwag ka nang maging pampahirap sa buhay ng may buhay.
🇺🇸 Don't be a burden in other people's lives.
🇵🇭 Ang biglaang pagtaas ng presyo ay isang pampahirap sa mga mamamayan.
🇺🇸 The sudden price increase is something that makes life difficult for the citizens.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.