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weight
/wait/
 
n-ct.
 
1.
Def.: kabehat
MS: kabehat
the weight of something is how heavy it is.
The weight of the bananas is 800 grams.
Ka kabehat te sahing su me walu ne gatus ne gramu.
 
n-ct.
 
2.
Def.: pabehat
MS: pabehat
a heavy thing which is used to hold something down, or which people practice lifting in order to become strong.
He lifts weights at the gym because he wants his muscles to become big.
Miggenat din ka pabehat diyè te bebasbasanan su egkeupian sikandin ne ka me bakelawan din egderakel.
 
n-ct.
 
3.
Def.: kamenu ka keimpurtanti ka minsan nekey
MS: kamenu ka keimpurtanti ka minsan nekey
the weight of something is how important it is.
I really respect him, so his advice holds a lot of weight for me.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0876-0900
Status: ready

Last updated: 10/May/2012