Abalangabala (en. Obstruction)

a-ba-lang-a-ba-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An object or situation that disrupts or hinders the flow of something.

The cars on the road became an obstruction to his running.

Ang mga sasakyan sa kalsada ay naging abalangabala sa kanyang pagtakbo.

Any obstacle that makes it difficult to achieve a goal.

There are many obstructions to his plan to study abroad.

Maraming abalangabala sa kanyang plano na mag-aral sa ibang bansa.

An event that causes a delay.

There was an obstruction in his schedule that prevented him from attending class.

May abalangabala sa kanyang iskedyul kaya't hindi siya nakapasok sa klase.

do not be an obstruction

Do not cause delays to other people.

huwag maging abalangabala

distraction

The condition of being an obstacle or distract.

pagkakaabala

barrier

A type of physical obstacle or blocking.

hadhad

crazy nonsense or trouble

My classmates are so crazy that I can't study properly anymore.

Sobrang abalangabala ng mga kaklase ko kaya di na ako nakakapag-aral ng maayos.

wasting time

This support group is just a distraction, all gossip and nothing serious.

Itong support group na ito abalangabala lang, puro chika walang y pinag-uusapan.

disturbing or intrusive

The noise from the kids outside is bothering my writing.

Yung ingay ng mga bata sa labas, abalangabala sa pagsusulat ko.