From root: hirap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naghirap
nag-hi-RAP
suffered
Present (Incomplete)
naghihirap
nag-hi-hi-RAP
suffering
Future (Contemplated)
maghihirap
mag-hi-hi-RAP
will suffer
Usage Note
Maghirap is used when describing a state of undergoing hardship or falling into poverty, often emphasizing the struggle or effort involved in a task or life situation.
Examples
" Ayaw kong maghirap. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to suffer.
Literal Translation
Dislike I suffer.
" Ayaw niyang maghirap ang pamilya niya. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want his family to suffer.
Literal Translation
Dislike he suffer the family his.
" Handa siyang maghirap nang husto, huwag lamang mawalan ng pag-asa ang kanyang mga anak. "
Natural Translation
He is willing to suffer greatly just so his children don't lose hope.
Literal Translation
Ready he suffer very-much, not just lose of hope the his children.
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