Hilbana (en. To hinder)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make something cause a lack of progress or delay.
The heavy rain hindered our journey home.
Ang malakas na ulan ay hilbana sa aming biyahe pauwi.
To obstruct an action or process.
His absence hindered the discussions that needed to take place in the meeting.
Hilbana ng kanyang pagdalo ang mga dapat na talakayin sa pulong.
To interfere in a situation to prevent it from proceeding.
Concerns may hinder our plans.
Ang mga alalahanin ay maaaring hilbana sa ating mga plano.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Hinder the plans.
To obstruct someone's plans or goals.
Hilbana ang mga balak.

Related Words

obstacle
An item or situation that causes delays or difficulties.
hadlang

Slang Meanings

drama queen or someone who loves to make a scene
Don't be such a drama queen, just chill!
Wag ka na maging hilbana, chill ka lang!
loud or feisty
She's the loudest drama queen in the group.
Siya ang pinakapansin ng hilbana sa grupo.