From root: dala
Usage Note
Dalahin refers to a physical weight being carried or a figurative emotional or financial responsibility.
Examples
" Mabigat ang dalahin niya. "
Natural Translation
His load is heavy.
Literal Translation
Heavy the load his.
" Mabigat ang dalahin ko. "
Natural Translation
My burden is heavy.
Literal Translation
Heavy the burden mine.
" Bukod sa trabaho, isa ring mabigat na dalahin niya ang gastusin ng kaniyang mga magulang sa probinsiya. "
Natural Translation
Aside from work, his parents' expenses in the province are also a heavy burden for him.
Literal Translation
Aside from work, one also heavy load his the expenses of his parents in province.
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