From root: bigat
Usage Note
Pampabigat is an object specifically used to add weight to something else. It can also figuratively refer to someone who is a burden to a group.
Examples
" Naglagay siya ng pampabigat sa lambat. "
Natural Translation
He put a weight on the net.
Literal Translation
Put he of weight on net.
" Maglagay ka ng pampabigat. "
Natural Translation
Put some weight.
Literal Translation
Put you of weight.
" Ginamit naming pampabigat ang ilang malalaking bato para hindi liparin ng hangin ang tolda. "
Natural Translation
We used some large stones as ballast so the wind wouldn't blow the tent away.
Literal Translation
Used we-as ballast the some large stones so not be-blown by wind the tent.
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