From root: bigat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
bumigat
bu-mi-GAT
became heavy
Present (Incomplete)
bumibigat
bu-mi-bi-GAT
is becoming heavy
Future (Contemplated)
bibigat
bi-bi-GAT
will become heavy
Usage Note
Bumigat is used when describing a physical increase in weight or a metaphorical increase in emotional burden. It is commonly heard in contexts involving personal weight gain or when a situation or responsibility becomes more serious.
Examples
" Bumigat ang bag ko. "
Natural Translation
My bag became heavy.
Literal Translation
Became-heavy the bag my.
" Nagsimulang bumigat ang bag ko. "
Natural Translation
My bag started to become heavy.
Literal Translation
Started-to become-heavy the bag my.
" Habang dumarami ang aming responsibilidad sa trabaho, unti-unti ring bumigat ang dala kong tungkulin sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
As our responsibilities at work increased, the duties I carry at home also gradually became heavier.
Literal Translation
While increasing the our responsibility at work, gradually also became-heavy the carried my duty at home.
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