Magbalabala (en. To disrupt)

/mag-ba-la-ba-la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of mixing things that can cause chaos or destruction.
He likes to disrupt documents in his office.
Mahilig magbalabala ng mga dokumento sa kanyang opisina.
The act of quarreling or opposing people or situations.
His behavior often causes disruption in their group.
Ang kanyang ugali ay madalas na nagiging sanhi ng magbalabala sa kanilang grupo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to disrupt a plan
To stop or cause chaos in an arranged plan.
magbalabala sa isang plano

Related Words

disruption
An action that causes chaos or mess.
balabala

Slang Meanings

to cause trouble or disturbance
Don't magbalabala with your sibling's age, you might disturb him.
Huwag kang magbalabala sa idad ng kapatid mo, maistorbo siya.
to get tired or bored (of something)
I've been into gadgets, but I'm starting to magbalabala with my body.
Nahilig ako sa pag-gadgets, pero medyo nagbalabala na ako sa katawan ko.