Burden: meaning, definitions and examples
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burden
[ ˈbəːd(ə)n ]
carry
A load, especially a heavy one.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He struggled to carry the burden of groceries home.
- The burden of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders.
emotional
Something that is emotionally difficult to bear.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The burden of guilt haunted him for years.
- She felt the burden of grief after the loss of her loved one.
impose
To load or overload.
Synonyms
encumber, overburden, weigh down
Examples of usage
- The new regulations burdened small businesses with additional costs.
- Don't burden yourself with unnecessary worries.
Translations
Translations of the word "burden" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fardo
🇮🇳 बोझ
🇩🇪 Last
🇮🇩 beban
🇺🇦 тягар
🇵🇱 brzemię
🇯🇵 負担 (ふたん)
🇫🇷 fardeau
🇪🇸 carga
🇹🇷 yük
🇰🇷 부담
🇸🇦 عبء
🇨🇿 břemeno
🇸🇰 bremeno
🇨🇳 负担 (fùdān)
🇸🇮 bremena
🇮🇸 byrði
🇰🇿 жүк
🇬🇪 ტვირთი
🇦🇿 yük
🇲🇽 carga
Word origin
The word 'burden' originated from the Old English word 'byrthen', meaning 'a load, weight, or charge'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include emotional or mental weight. The concept of burden has been prevalent in various cultures and languages, reflecting the universal experience of carrying heavy loads, whether physical or emotional.