kapokapo
n. /ka.po.ka.po/
USAGE
Kapokapo ana boway nira.
“They are living in hardship.”
Kapokapo ana kabowayan nira.
“Their life is one of constant struggle.”
DERIVATIONS
kakapokapo (REDUP) adj.
Chronically poor; constantly struggling; always experiencing hardship.
Kakapokapo pirmi iya.
“He is always struggling.”
nikapokapo (ni- + kapokapo) v.
To be in the midst of hardship; to be presently struggling to make ends meet.
Nikapokapo ako ngowan.
“I’m struggling right now.”