From root: hirap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
humirap
hu-mi-RAP
became difficult
Present (Incomplete)
humihirap
hu-mi-hi-RAP
becoming difficult
Future (Contemplated)
hihirap
hi-hi-RAP
will become difficult
Usage Note
Humirap is used to describe a situation, task, or condition that has transitioned from easy to difficult or complex. It is frequently heard when discussing economic status or the increasing challenge of a specific activity.
Examples
" Humirap ang aming buhay. "
Natural Translation
Our life became difficult.
Literal Translation
Became-difficult the our life.
" Nagsimulang humirap ang trabaho ko. "
Natural Translation
My job started to become difficult.
Literal Translation
Started-to become-difficult the work my.
" Noong tumaas ang presyo ng bilihin, biglang humirap ang pamumuhay ng karaniwang pamilya sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
When the prices of goods went up, life suddenly became difficult for the average family in the city.
Literal Translation
When rose the price of goods, suddenly became-difficult the living of average family in city.
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