Matakal (en. Heavy)

/ma·ta·kal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Referring to something that has weight or is heavy.
This rock is heavy and hard to carry.
Ang batong ito ay matakal at mahirap buhatin.
Can refer to a situation or state that is full of burdens.
Her burdens in life are heavy, but she continues to fight.
Ang kanyang dalahin sa buhay ay matakal, ngunit patuloy siyang lumalaban.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heavy burden
A heavy responsibility or problem.
matakal na pasanin

Related Words

weight
A term that describes level or weight.
takal

Slang Meanings

Someone who's behind the trend
It's fun to talk to people who are matakal.
Ang saya pala makapagsalita sa mga matakal na tao.
Words that have no meaning or are nonsense
Don't listen to them, that's just matakal.
Wag kang pakinggan, puro matakal lang 'yan.
Too noisy or chatty
They're saying so much, it's just matakal.
Ang dami nilang sinasabi, puro matakal lang.