pait
paít with stress marks
bitterness
Usage Note
Pait describes the literal bitterness found in ampalaya or coffee, often used as the adjective 'mapait' or in the name of the dish 'pinapaitan.' Figuratively, it can also represent emotional bitterness or resentment in daily conversation.
Examples
" Ayoko ng pait ng kape. "
Natural Translation
I don't like the bitterness of coffee.
Literal Translation
Don't-want I of bitterness of coffee.
" Grabe ang pait ng gamot. "
Natural Translation
The bitterness of the medicine is intense.
Literal Translation
Intense the bitterness of medicine.
" Hindi maitatago ng matamis na ngiti niya ang pait na nararamdaman pagkatapos ng pagkakatalo. "
Natural Translation
His sweet smile could not hide the bitterness he felt after the defeat.
Literal Translation
Not can-be-hidden by-the sweet smile his the bitterness that felt after the defeat.
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