ginhawa
ginháwa with stress marks
comfort
Usage Note
Ginhawa refers to a state of physical ease, financial stability, or relief from hardship. It is culturally significant as it often implies the feeling of finally 'breathing easily' after recovering from illness or escaping poverty.
Examples
" Nadama ko ang ginhawa. "
Natural Translation
I felt relief.
Literal Translation
Felt I the comfort.
" Ramdam ko ang ginhawa matapos magpahinga. "
Natural Translation
I feel relieved after resting.
Literal Translation
Feel I the comfort after to-rest.
" Matapos ang mahabang taon ng paghihirap, sa wakas ay naramdaman na rin ng pamilya ang kaunting ginhawa. "
Natural Translation
After long years of hardship, the family finally felt a little comfort at last.
Literal Translation
After the long year of hardship, at last is felt already also by family the little comfort.
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