Filipino · Adjectives
mahirap
Difficult; poor
Beginneradjective
Definition
Hard to do; the same word means poor.
Example
Hindi naman mahirap ang Tagalog.
Tagalog is not that difficult.
Etymology
Derived from 'hirap', which signifies hardship or difficulty. 'Mahirap' compounds this concept, expanding its meaning to encompass both challenging situations and poor conditions.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts, often when discussing socioeconomic conditions. Recognized universally in Philippine communication.
Literary Heritage
Frequently appears in social commentaries, folk literature, and songs discussing the struggles of life.