Desbentaha (en. Disadvantage)
/dɛs.bɛn.tɑ.ha/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation that weakens or makes it easier for a person or thing to get what it wants.
Being skilled in the language is a disadvantage in his fight.
Ang pagka-bihasa sa Wika ay isang desbentaha sa kanyang laban.
Usually refers to a considerable lack or inconvenience that becomes an obstacle.
The disadvantage of not having a good education is a major hurdle in his career.
Ang desbentaha ng hindi pagkakaroon ng magandang edukasyon ay malaking balakid sa kanyang karera.
Reflects the limitations of a person or situation that is imperfect.
He has disadvantages in his doubts that hinder his growth.
Mayroong desbentaha sa mga agam-agam niya na pumipigil sa kanya sa pag-unlad.
Etymology
hiniram mula sa Espanyol na 'desventaja'
Common Phrases and Expressions
disadvantages in life
obstacles or deficiencies experienced in life
mga desbentaha sa buhay
common disadvantages
usually used issues or difficulties
madalas na desbentaha
Related Words
benefit
A condition or advantage gained from a situation or action.
pakinabang
obstacle
Anything that becomes a hindrance to progress or achieving a goal.
hadlang
Slang Meanings
loss of advantage
It's such a disadvantage that we don't have a budget for marketing.
Sobrang desbentaha na wala tayong budget para sa marketing.
bad situation
The disadvantage of colliding with another team is that we can't expect any help.
Ang desbentaha ng pagkakauntog sa ibang team, wala tayong maaasahang tulong.
uneven match
It's such a disadvantage when your opponent is stronger.
Kaka-desbentaha kapag ang kalaban mo ay mas malakas.