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    Balakid (en. Obstacle)

    ba-la-kid

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An obstacle or hindrance to a task.
    The lack of funding is an obstacle to the implementation of the project.
    Ang kakulangan sa pondo ay isang balakid sa pagpapatupad ng proyekto.
    Anything that causes delay or neglect.
    The bad weather became an obstacle to our travel.
    Ang pagkakaroon ng masamang panahon ay naging balakid sa aming paglalakbay.
    A hindrance that causes a lack of progress or development.
    Fearful thoughts can be an obstacle to your plans.
    Ang mga pag-iisip ng takot ay maaaring maging balakid sa iyong mga plano.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'balaki' meaning hindrance or obstacle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    No obstacles
    No hindrance or obstacle to doing something.
    Walang balakid

    Related Words

    hindrance
    An item or situation that prevents action or progress.
    hadlang
    obstruction
    Anything that causes delay or interruption.
    sagabal

    Slang Meanings

    obstacle
    Sometimes, the obstacles in life become inspiration.
    Minsan, ang mga balakid sa buhay ay nagiging inspirasyon.
    hindrance
    Those hindrances, we can do it! We can overcome that!
    Yung mga balakid na yan, kaya yan! Kaya natin yan lampasan!
    twist/turn
    It's just a twist to keep you from progressing.
    Parang balakid lang para di ka makapagpursige.