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Pag-antos

English

sufferingnoun

Alternative meanings

suffering; endured pain; hardship; affliction; endurance through something difficult

Pronunciation

pag-AHN-tos

Root and affixes

From antos, to suffer, endure, or bear. Pag-antos names the act or state of suffering or enduring.

Variants or conjugations

pag-antos; suffering; pain; grief; endurance

Related words and expressions

suffer or endure; pain or illness; pain or suffering; grief; hardship

Meaning and usage notes

Pag-antos emphasizes enduring hardship or pain. Kasakit may be more direct for pain or emotional suffering, and kaguol for grief or deep sorrow.

Ideas & Abstract Concepts, Body & Health, People & Relationships
Example 1

Dako ang iyang pag-antos human sa nahitabo.

His or her suffering was great after what happened.

Example 2

Ang pag-antos usahay magtudlo og kusog.

Suffering sometimes teaches strength.

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