Sobrekarga (en. Overload)

so-bre-kar-ga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An excessive load beyond the capacity of something.
Due to the overload, the vehicle couldn't handle the heavy load.
Dahil sa sobrekarga, hindi nakayanan ng sasakyan ang mabigat na load.
A situation where a system carries more weight or work than it can handle.
The overload caused delays in the plant's operations.
Naging sanhi ang sobrekarga ng pagkaantala sa operasyon ng planta.
The addition of many tasks or responsibilities to a person or group.
The work overload caused stress among the employees.
Ang sobrekarga ng trabaho ay nagdulot ng stress sa mga empleyado.

Etymology

Originates from the Spanish word 'sobrecarga'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

overload in the mind
Excess information or responsibility causing stress.
sobrekarga sa isip
effect of overload
The effects caused by excessive load, such as shock or breakdown.
efekto ng sobrekarga

Related Words

capacity
The maximum quantity or weight that something can carry or support.
kapasidad
burden
The load or weight that needs to be carried or done.
pasanin

Slang Meanings

too heavy a load
You're carrying too much weight, you might end up with a problem.
Sobrang sobrekarga yungdala mo, baka ikaw pa ang magkaproblema.
huge responsibility
That project is really a big load, that's why many people are stressed.
Yung proyekto, sobrekarga talaga, kaya maraming stressed na tao.
hard or too many tasks
The weekend should be fun, but I'm overloaded with tasks.
Ang saya sana ng weekend, pero sobra akong sobrekarga sa mga gawain.
under stress
Because of the overload, he's becoming irritable.
Dahil sa sobrekarga, nagiging iritable na siya.