Estorbuhin (en. To hinder)

/ɛs.tor.ˈbuhin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To cause interference or obstruction to something or an action.

Sometimes bad weather can hinder our plans.

Minsan ang masamang panahon ay maaaring mag-estorbo sa ating mga plano.

To bring about interference in a behavior or activity.

The noise outside hindered her studies.

Ang ingay sa labas ay nag-estorbo sa kanyang pag-aaral.

Originates from the Tagalog word 'estorbo' meaning obstacle or hindrance.

hindrance in work

Describes an obstacle or interference in performing work.

estorbo sa trabaho

obstacle

A hindrance or impediment that causes delay.

estorbo

annoying

My sibling being a bother while I was studying is so estorbuhin.

Ang pag-istorbo ng kapatid ko sa akin habang nag-aaral ay sobrang estorbuhin.

pest

Her sibling is really a pest, always just hanging around.

Yung kapatid niya, talagang estorbuhin, parati na lang nandiyan sa tabi.

rude or troublesome

This guy Jon is really estorbuhin, like a rude person who doesn't care.

Itong si Jon, masyado talagang estorbuhin, parang balasubas lang na walang pakialam.

nerve-wracking

Because of his annoying friend, I can't concentrate.

Dahil sa estorbuhin niyang kaibigan, hindi tuloy ako makapag-concentrate.