Harang (en. Barrier)

/haˈraŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A barrier or object that prevents passage.
There is a barrier on the road due to construction work.
Mayroong harang sa kalsada dahil sa mga gawaing pang konstruksyon.
A block or person whose aim is to prevent another person or thing.
He is the block for the runners on the line.
Siya ang harang ng mga tumatakbo sa linya.
The action of blocking or stopping one or more things.
The barrier of rain caused a delay in our trip.
Ang harang ng ulan ay nagdulot ng pagkaantala sa aming biyahe.

Etymology

From the Tagalog root word 'harang' meaning to block or obstruct.

Common Phrases and Expressions

news barrier
news that is not easily accessed or communicated.
harang ng balita
stand and block
a stand against a barrier or challenge.
tayo at harang

Related Words

blocking
The process of creating a barrier or obstruction.
paghaharang

Slang Meanings

the act of blocking two or more things that hinder something
That's a blockage for drivers because the traffic is really bad already!
Harang yan sa mga tsuper kasi sobrang traffic na!
obstacles or hindrances that need to be overcome
There are a lot of obstacles in life, but I won't give up.
Ang daming harang sa buhay, pero di ako susuko.
chaos or complications in a situation
When there are blockages in logistics, delivery becomes difficult.
Kapag may harang sa logistics, nagiging mahirap ang delivery.