Pampabigat (en. Weight enhancer)

/pam.pə.ˈbiɡat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object or substance used to increase the weight of something.
We used a weight enhancer for the products to ensure they do not easily come off.
Gumamit kami ng pampabigat para sa mga produkto sa sigurado na hindi ito madaling matanggal.
Items used at home or in other contexts to make equipment heavier.
Sometimes, the weight enhancer is the reason why it is harder to move the furniture.
Minsan, ang pampabigat ay ang dahilan kung bakit mas mahirap ipagalaw ang mga kasangkapan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

weight on the heart
things or situations that weigh down a person's feelings
pampabigat ng loob

Related Words

tax
A weight related to expenses that need to be paid as an obligation.
buwis

Slang Meanings

Weight add-on
It feels like he's just a weight add-on in the group, only chipping in every now and then.
Para kasing pampabigat lang siya sa grupo, puro paminsan-minsan na lang ang tulong.
Dead weight
The ones playing here are just dead weight, they don't contribute anything.
Yung mga naglalaro dito, pampabigat lang sila, wala naman silang contribution.
Burden
You’re just a burden to the pasalubong, you might as well join the others.
Parang pampabigat ka na lang sa pasalubong, sumama ka na lang sa iba.