Matimbang (en. Heavy)

/ma.tiŋ.bang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicating importance or value.
The history of our town has great significance.
Ang kasaysayan ng ating bayan ay may matimbang na halaga.
When an object is in a state or condition of being heavy.
This bag is heavy, we need to carry help.
Ang bag na ito ay matimbang, kailangang magdala ng tulong.
Having a large contribution or effect.
His opinion carries weight in the group's decision.
Ang kanyang opinyon ay matimbang sa desisyon ng grupo.

Etymology

from the root 'timbang' meaning weight

Common Phrases and Expressions

weighty decision
a serious or critical decision that has significant impact
matimbang na desisyon
the opinion carries weight
what a person says is of high value
matimbang ang opinyon

Related Words

weight
the state of having weight
timbang
heavy
similar meaning implying significant weight.
mabigat

Slang Meanings

Very important or has a big impact
That decision is really significant, so it should be thought out carefully.
Yung desisyon na yan, matimbang na matimbang, kaya dapat pag-isipan ng mabuti.
Evenly balanced or stable
You should know how to stay balanced in situations in life.
Dapat alam mo kung paano maging matimbang sa mga sitwasyon sa buhay.
Weighty in terms of problems or emotions
Everything I'm going through is really heavy on me.
Ang lahat ng pinagdaraanan ko, talagang matimbang na sa akin.