kapokapo

English: Translation
A state of persistent economic hardship or scarcity in which one continually struggles to obtain life’s necessities, especially food, money, or other essential resources.
Notes

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.”