Burden in Tagalog

“Burden” in Tagalog is “Pasan” or “Bigat” – referring to a heavy load, responsibility, or hardship carried physically or emotionally. Understanding the nuances of this word helps express various forms of weight we carry in life, from physical objects to emotional struggles.

[Words] = Burden

[Definition]

• Burden /ˈbɜːrdn/
• Noun 1: A heavy load that is difficult to carry.
• Noun 2: A duty or responsibility that causes difficulty or hard work.
• Verb: To load heavily or cause worry or difficulty to someone.

[Synonyms] = Pasan, Bigat, Pasanin, Dalang-bigat, Karga, Sagabal

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The burden of caring for elderly parents can be both physically and emotionally exhausting.
• Ex1_PH: Ang pasan ng pag-aalaga sa matatandang magulang ay maaaring maging nakakapagod sa katawan at emosyon.
• Ex2_EN: She refused to be a burden to her children during her illness.
• Ex2_PH: Tumangging maging pasanin niya sa kanyang mga anak sa panahon ng kanyang karamdaman.
• Ex3_EN: The financial burden of student loans affects many young graduates.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pinansiyal na bigat ng mga utang sa pag-aaral ay nakakaapekto sa maraming kabataang nagtapos.
• Ex4_EN: Don’t burden yourself with unnecessary worries about the future.
• Ex4_PH: Huwag mong pasanin ang iyong sarili ng mga hindi kailangang alalahanin tungkol sa hinaharap.
• Ex5_EN: The heavy burden on his shoulders made him walk slowly up the hill.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mabigat na pasan sa kanyang mga balikat ay nagpabagal sa kanyang paglakad paakyat ng burol.