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    Humarang (en. To obstruct)

    /huˈmaɾaŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To act to block the path of a person or thing.
    The tree obstructed the path of the vehicle.
    Humarang ang puno sa daan ng sasakyan.
    To present an obstacle to an action or deed.
    He obstructed his progress due to negative thoughts.
    Humarang siya sa kanyang pag-unlad dahil sa mga negatibong kaisipan.
    To inhibit or oppose a situation.
    He obstructed his plans for the future.
    Humarang siya sa kanyang mga plano para sa kinabukasan.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'harang', meaning barrier or obstruction.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    obstructing the way
    Blocking the movement or ascent of a person or thing.
    humarang sa daan

    Related Words

    obstruction
    An object that becomes a barrier or hindrance to movement.
    harang
    impediment
    Anything that hinders an action or process.
    hadlang

    Slang Meanings

    to stop or halt
    He stopped in the middle of the road.
    Huminto siya sa gitna ng kalsada.
    store or shop
    At that stopped corner, there are many shops.
    Doon sa humarang na kanto, maraming mga tindahan.
    to pass by or drop by
    Stop by the mall; I want to show you something.
    Humarang ka sa mall, may gusto akong ipakita sa'yo.