Harangin (en. To obstruct)
/haˈraŋin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that expresses the action of a person or thing.
Stop him before he leaves.
Harangin mo siya bago siya makaalis.
Refers to the act of obstructing or opposing something or someone.
Block the vehicles on the road.
Harangin ang mga sasakyan sa daan.
The act of stopping or preventing the flow of a situation.
Block the voices that are arguing.
Harangin ang mga boses na nagtatalo.
Etymology
from the word 'harang' which means 'obstruction' or 'to stop'
Common Phrases and Expressions
stop the conversation
to halt the discussion or argument
harangin ang usapan
block the road
to obstruct the path of vehicles or people
harangin ang daan
Related Words
obstruction
An object used to block or stop attendance or flow.
harang
Slang Meanings
To block or hinder someone.
It's like you block your friend from flying on a plane!
Parang harangin mo yung kaibigan mo sa paglipad ng eroplano!
To show tension or conflict.
They are starting to clash at the arrival of the crew.
Nag-harangin na sila sa datingan ng mga tropa.
To give an obstacle to a project.
Don't block our project anymore, it's all good.
Huwag mo na harangin ang project namin, okay na yun.