hirap

2 meanings · n.

n.

poverty

Also accepted:sufferingafflictionchildbirth pains or labordifficultyhardship (of a task or action)

Ako ay laki sa hirap at hindi sanay sa buhay-mayaman.

I grew up in poverty and am not used to a wealthy lifestyle.

difficulty; hardship

Naranasan niya ang hirap ng buhay sa lungsod.

He experienced the hardship of life in the city.

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