nakakapagod
tiring; exhausting
From root: pagod
Usage Note
Nakakapagod describes an activity, task, or day that drains energy. Nakakapagod ang trabaho ko means my job is tiring.
Examples
" Nakakapagod ang trabaho ko. "
Natural Translation
My job is tiring.
Literal Translation
Tiring the job my.
" Nakakapagod ang maglakad nang malayo. "
Natural Translation
Walking a long distance is tiring.
Literal Translation
Tiring the to-walk of far.
" Nakakapagod ang buong araw sa opisina, pero masaya pa rin ako kapag nakikita ko ang mga bata sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
A whole day at the office is exhausting, but I'm still happy when I see the kids at home.
Literal Translation
Tiring the whole day in office, but happy still I when see I the children at house.
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