Istorbo (en. Obstruction)

/isˈtor.bo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An object or situation that hinders the flow or progress of something.

The garbage on the road is a major obstruction to traffic.

Ang basura sa daan ay isang malaking istorbo sa trapiko.

An obstacle that causes distractions or delays.

These obstructions are causing delays in our household chores.

Ang mga istorbong ito ay nagdudulot ng pagkaantala sa ating gawaing-bahay.

Anything that interrupts the normal course of events.

The wheels on the road became an obstruction to our walk.

Ang mga gulong sa daan ay naging istorbo sa ating lakad.

from the Spanish word 'estorbo'

to be an obstruction

to cause distraction or hindrance

maging istorbo

obstacle

Something that hinders or obstructs.

hadlang

obstruction

An object that interferes with the flow of something.

sagabal

disturbance

Their noise is so annoying, it's just like a disturbance.

Ang ingay nila, nakakairita, parang istorbong lang.

someone's annoying mom

Don't you know that's such an annoying disturbance, just like someone's mom?

Hindi mo ba alam na siraulong istorbong 'yan, parang kaninong nanay lang?

nuisance

Wow! The petition is such a bothersome nuisance.

Aba! Ang petisyon, istorbong peste yan.

ugly or annoying

Your vibe is so ugly, like an annoying voice!

Ang chaka ng dating mo, parang istorbong boses!