pabigat
pabigát with stress marks
added weight; a burden
From root: bigat
Usage Note
Pabigat is derived from bigat with the prefix pa-, used both literally for additional physical weight and figuratively for someone or something that adds burden to others — a financial drain, an extra responsibility, or an obstacle. In colloquial speech it can tactfully describe a dependent or troublesome person.
Examples
" Ayaw kong maging pabigat. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to be a burden.
Literal Translation
Not-want I-to become burden.
" Ayaw nilang maging pabigat sa kanilang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
They do not want to be a burden to their family.
Literal Translation
Not-want they-to become burden to their family.
" Sa halip na maging pabigat sa kanyang mga magulang, nagtrabaho siya nang husto upang matustusan ang sariling pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
Instead of being a burden to his parents, he worked hard to fund his own studies.
Literal Translation
In place of become burden to his parents, worked he hard in-order-to fund the own study.
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