From root: impiyerno
Usage Note
Kaimpiyernuhan refers to a state of extreme misery or a condition similar to hell. It is often used figuratively to describe intense suffering or chaos.
Examples
" Kaimpiyernuhan ang init ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The heat today is hellish.
Literal Translation
Hellishness the heat now.
" Hindi matagalan ang kaimpiyernuhan ng trapik sa EDSA. "
Natural Translation
The hellishness of the traffic at EDSA is unbearable.
Literal Translation
Cannot endure the hellishness of traffic at EDSA.
" Naranasan namin ang tunay na kaimpiyernuhan nang binaha ang bahay habang wala kaming kuryente nang tatlong araw. "
Natural Translation
We experienced true hellishness when our house flooded while we had no electricity for three days.
Literal Translation
Experienced we the true hellishness when got-flooded the house while none we electricity for three days.
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