Hadlangan (en. Obstacle)

/hädlaŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An opposing thing or situation that hinders progress or the fulfillment of something.
The high wall was the obstacle to their ascent.
Ang mataas na pader ang naging hadlangan sa kanilang pag-akyat.
A situation that serves as a barrier to a goal.
The lack of funding is an obstacle to their project.
Ang kakulangan sa pondo ay isang hadlangan sa kanilang proyekto.

Etymology

Root word: hadlang

Common Phrases and Expressions

obstacle to success
Things that hinder or become obstacles to achieving success.
hadlang sa tagumpay

Related Words

to obstruct
The act of performing actions that prevent others from doing something.
hadlangin

Slang Meanings

obstacle
The traffic is an obstacle to our journey.
Ang traffic ay balakid sa ating biyahe.
blockage
Don't be a blockage to your dreams.
Huwag maging hadlang sa pangarap mo.
stopper
That bad vibe is a stopper to our fun.
Yung bad trip na yun, pahinto sa saya namin.
impediment
The problems are an impediment to his progress.
Ang mga problema ay sagabal sa kanyang pag-unlad.