Batahin

Batahin is a Filipino verb meaning "to endure," "to persevere," "to withstand," or "to suffer." It carries the connotation of facing hardship or difficulty with resilience and fortitude. The word highlights the act of actively trying to overcome challenges rather than simply passively experiencing them. The intensity and duration of the hardship can vary; "batahin" can refer to enduring a minor inconvenience or weathering a significant crisis. It emphasizes the willpower and strength required to get through a difficult situation. The term is often used to describe the ability to handle pain, stress, or other forms of adversity. A common usage of "batahin" often includes the understanding that the difficulty is unavoidable or at least believed to be unavoidable by the one enduring it.