Ibalakid (en. To block)

/i-ba-la-kid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of being an obstacle or hindrance to something or an action.

The trees become an obstacle to the road’s development.

Ang mga puno ay nagiging ibalakid sa pag-unlad ng kalsada.

To block or take steps to stop a process.

You block the risks to keep the project safe.

Ibalakid mo ang mga panganib upang maging ligtas ang proyekto.

from the word 'balakid' meaning obstacle or hindrance

sabotage

The act of blocking or hindering something or a plan.

pagsabotahe

obstacle

A barrier that prevents progress or realization.

balakid

blocking

The action of obstruction or opposition.

paghadlang

Referring to a person who is not thriving or who's facing difficulties in life.

Just leave that person who's struggling; it seems like they have too many hang-ups.

Parang ibalikan mo na lang ang ibalakid mo, kasi parang ang dami niyang hang-ups.

A person who can't recover from their problems.

Because of many mistakes, they struggled to get back with their friends.

Dahil sa maraming pagkakamali, nahirapan siyang ibalakid sa mga kaibigan niya.