napakahirap
extremely difficult
From root: hirap
Usage Note
Napakahirap is the intensive form of mahirap, used to stress that something is exceptionally hard to accomplish.
Examples
" Napakahirap ng buhay ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Life is so hard now.
Literal Translation
Extremely-difficult the life now.
" Napakahirap naman ng exam na ito. "
Natural Translation
This exam is extremely difficult.
Literal Translation
Extremely-difficult particle the exam that this.
" Napakahirap palang magsimula ng sariling negosyo kung wala kang sapat na puhunan at karanasan. "
Natural Translation
It turns out it's extremely difficult to start your own business if you don't have enough capital and experience.
Literal Translation
Extremely-difficult turns-out start of own business if none you enough of capital and experience.
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