Maabala (en. Troublesome)
ma-abala
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Things that cause interruption or distraction.
The troublesome street causes delays to work.
Ang maabalang kalye ay nagdudulot ng pagka-late sa trabaho.
Refers to a person or thing that is difficult to manage or control.
He becomes troublesome when collaborating on his projects.
Siya ay maabala kapag pinagtutulungan ang kanyang mga proyekto.
Indicates an unpleasant disturbance that may affect others.
The disturbances around while studying reduce concentration.
Ang maabala sa paligid habang nag-aaral ay nakakabawas ng konsentrasyon.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'abala'
Common Phrases and Expressions
I will be troubled.
I will be interfered with.
maabala ako
Related Words
interference
The act of causing disturbance to others.
pangangabala
Slang Meanings
kind person
Mark is super maabala, always helping his friends.
Si Mark, super maabala siya, laging tumutulong sa mga kaibigan niya.
thoughtful
My girlfriend is maabala, always asking if I'm okay.
Ang girlfriend ko maabala, palagi akong tinatanong kung okay lang ako.
sensitive to others' feelings
Our boss is maabala, always considering what the employees feel.
Yung boss namin maabala, lagi niyang iniisip yung mga nararamdaman ng mga empleyado.