Significado
Describing a physically or mentally heavy burden.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often linked to the 'Pasyon' or the suffering of Christ, where carrying a cross is the ultimate 'mabigat na dalahin.' This makes the phrase feel very solemn. For millions of Filipinos working abroad, their remittances are a 'mabigat na dalahin'—a heavy responsibility that they carry with pride and sacrifice for their families. Traditionally, no 'dalahin' was too heavy because the community would help. This phrase highlights the contrast between individual struggle and communal support. In modern pop culture, 'mabigat na dalahin' is used in movies and songs to describe 'emotional baggage' from past heartbreaks.
Use for Empathy
Saying 'Mabigat ba ang dalahin mo?' is a very kind way to ask if someone is okay.
Don't skip the 'na'
Without the linker 'na', the phrase is grammatically incorrect and sounds broken.
Significado
Describing a physically or mentally heavy burden.
Use for Empathy
Saying 'Mabigat ba ang dalahin mo?' is a very kind way to ask if someone is okay.
Don't skip the 'na'
Without the linker 'na', the phrase is grammatically incorrect and sounds broken.
Shorten it
In very casual talk, you can just say 'Ang bigat nito!' while carrying something, and people will understand.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Ang utang ay isang mabigat na ________.
The noun form 'dalahin' is the correct word to complete the collocation meaning 'burden.'
Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively?
Piliin ang tamang pangungusap:
Hiding the truth is an emotional/mental burden, which is a figurative use.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Saan mo madalas maririnig ang 'mabigat na dalahin'?
Moving house involves carrying many heavy physical objects.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Tulungan na kita sa mga gamit mo.' B: 'Salamat, ________ kasi itong mga libro.'
Books are physical objects that can be heavy to carry.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Mabigat vs Magaan
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosAng utang ay isang mabigat na ________.
The noun form 'dalahin' is the correct word to complete the collocation meaning 'burden.'
Piliin ang tamang pangungusap:
Hiding the truth is an emotional/mental burden, which is a figurative use.
Saan mo madalas maririnig ang 'mabigat na dalahin'?
Moving house involves carrying many heavy physical objects.
A: 'Tulungan na kita sa mga gamit mo.' B: 'Salamat, ________ kasi itong mga libro.'
Books are physical objects that can be heavy to carry.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it can mean literal baggage or emotional baggage, just like in English.
No, that would be rude. Use 'mabigat siya' instead, but even then, be careful!
The opposite is 'magaan na dalahin' (light burden).
It is neutral. It works in both formal speeches and casual chats.
It's better to say 'mabigat na dalahin' or 'mabigat na dinadala.'
Usually, yes, because 'heavy' implies difficulty. But it can also mean a 'heavy responsibility' which might be important or honorable.
You say 'May mabigat akong dalahin.'
Very often! Filipino ballads (Kundiman) love using this phrase for dramatic effect.
Yes, if the bags are very heavy, you can say 'Mabigat na dalahin itong mga pinamili ko.'
'Dalahin' is general; 'pasanin' specifically means something you carry on your shoulders.
Frases relacionadas
Mabigat na pasanin
synonymA heavy burden carried on the shoulders.
Magaan na dalahin
contrastA light load or easy responsibility.
Dalahing emosyonal
specialized formEmotional baggage.
Pasanin sa buhay
similarLife's burdens.
Dalang-hiya
builds onCarrying shame.
