Weigh on Meaning in English
expression
ˈweɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
WAY-on
wˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn
WAY-on
Definition
To cause someone to feel worried, sad, or burdened, as if something is heavy on their mind or spirit.
Usage & Nuances
'Weigh on' is commonly used in emotional or mental contexts ("Something weighs on my mind"). It is semi-formal and not used for literal physical weight. Often used about worries, guilt, or responsibilities.
Spanish: pesar sobre - preocuparPortuguese (BR): pesar sobre - preocuparPortuguese (PT): pesar sobre - preocuparChinese (Simplified): 困扰 - 使感到沉重Chinese (Traditional): 困擾 - 使感到沉重Hindi: मन पर बोझ होना - परेशान करनाArabic: يثقل على - يضغط (نفسياً)Bengali: মন ভারী করে - ভার পড়া (মন/চিন্তায়)Russian: тяготить - давить (на душу)Japanese: 心に重くのしかかる - 心に引っかかるVietnamese: đè nặng lên - ám ảnhKorean: 마음을 짓누르다 - 마음에 부담이 되다Turkish: içine dert olmak - içini sıkmakUrdu: بوجھ بننا - دل پر بوجھ ڈالناIndonesian: membebani pikiran - membebani perasaan
Example Sentences
The problem continues to weigh on him.
basic
Her words weighed on my mind all night.
basic
Worry about the test began to weigh on me.
basic
That secret has been really weighing on me lately.
natural
The mistake still weighs on her, even after all these years.
natural
Don’t let guilt weigh on you—everyone makes mistakes.
natural