Halangan (en. Obstacle)
ha-la-ngan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An object or situation that prevents or hinders a person from achieving their goal.
The lack of funding is a major obstacle in our project.
Ang kawalan ng pondo ay isang malaking halangan sa aming proyekto.
Any hindrance that presents a test or challenge.
We need to face the obstacles on our path.
Kailangan naming harapin ang mga halangan sa ating landas.
An element that causes delays in a process.
There are obstacles that cause delays in our tasks.
May mga halangan na sanhi ng pagkaantala ng aming mga gawain.
Etymology
It originates from the root word 'hadlang'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
without obstacles
without hindrance or barrier
walang halangan
Related Words
barrier
a form of obstacle or impediment.
bariyari
trial
challenges or tests that emphasize a person's ability.
pagsubok
Slang Meanings
obstacle
You can go back, but there's still an obstacle in the way.
Puwede kang bumalik, pero may hadlang pa sa daan.
blockage
The blockage in our project is the lack of funds.
Ang harang sa project namin ay ang kakulangan ng pondo.
hindrance
I hope we can remove this hindrance from our plan.
Sana'y maalis ang sagabal na ito sa ating plano.