Poverty in Tagalog

“Poverty” in Tagalog is translated as “kahirapan” or “karalitaan.” Both terms describe the state of being poor or lacking material possessions and financial resources. Understanding this term is important for discussing social issues, economic conditions, and humanitarian concerns in Filipino society.

Definition:

• Poverty /ˈpɒvərti/
• Noun 1: The state of being extremely poor and lacking sufficient money or resources for basic needs.
• Noun 2: The state of being inferior in quality or insufficient in amount.
• Noun 3: A lack or scarcity of something desirable.

Tagalog Translations:

• Kahirapan (poverty/hardship)
• Karalitaan (extreme poverty/destitution)
• Kakulangan (lack/deficiency)
• Pagiging mahirap (state of being poor)
• Pagkadukha (poorness/impoverishment)

Examples:

• EN: Many families in the region continue to live in extreme poverty.
• PH: Maraming pamilya sa rehiyon ay patuloy na nabubuhay sa matinding kahirapan.

• EN: The government has launched programs to reduce poverty levels nationwide.
• PH: Ang gobyerno ay naglunsad ng mga programa upang mabawasan ang antas ng kahirapan sa buong bansa.

• EN: Education is often seen as a pathway out of poverty.
• PH: Ang edukasyon ay kadalasang nakikita bilang daan palabas sa kahirapan.

• EN: Poverty affects not only income but also access to healthcare and education.
• PH: Ang kahirapan ay nakakaapekto hindi lamang sa kita kundi pati na rin sa access sa kalusugan at edukasyon.

• EN: The organization works to alleviate poverty in rural communities.
• PH: Ang organisasyon ay nagtratrabaho upang mapagaan ang kahirapan sa mga rural na komunidad.