Baulngawto (en. To be a hindrance)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act or desire to obstruct something or someone.
His behavior always becomes a hindrance to the group's plans.
Ang kanyang pag-uugali ay laging nagiging baulngawto sa mga plano ng grupo.
Indicates disagreement or opposition to an idea or activity.
His arguments become a hindrance to the progress of the project.
Ang mga argumento niya ay nagiging baulngawto sa pag-usad ng proyekto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

He/she became a hindrance to us.
He/she became an obstacle to our plans.
Naging baulngawto siya sa atin.

Related Words

hindrance
Something that prevents or causes delay.
hadlang
obstacle
An event or thing that causes doubt or delay.
balakid

Slang Meanings

To become fierce or dangerous
When he returned, everyone looked at him like he was a baulngawto.
Kaya nang bumalik siya, parang baulngawto na ang tingin sa kanya ng lahat.
A person who is arrogant or domineering
He's so baulngawto in the group, you can't even talk to him.
Sobrang baulngawto niya sa grupo, hindi mo na siya makausap.
Having a unique charismatic aura
When he went to the party, everyone seemed attracted to him, he was really baulngawto.
Nung nagpunta siya sa party, lahat ay parang na-attract sa kanya, baulngawto talaga.