Maghadlang (en. To hinder)

/maɡhadlaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To hinder is a verb that means to prevent or oppose something.
He hindered his friend from doing something dangerous.
Siya ay naghadlang sa kanyang kaibigan na gawin ang isang delikadong bagay.
It is said to hinder if there are obstacles preventing an action or event.
The heavy rain hindered our travel.
Ang malakas na ulan ay naghadlang sa aming paglalakbay.
This word is sometimes used to describe obstructing someone else's views or ideas.
We should not hinder others' opinions.
Hindi natin dapat maghadlang sa opinyon ng iba.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hinder a journey
to prevent a travel or process
maghadlang sa lakbayin

Related Words

obstacle
A noun that means a barrier or hindrance.
hadlang
hindering
A verb referring to the act of hindering.
paghadlang

Slang Meanings

to stop or hinder
Don't hinder my plans!
Huwag kang maghadlang sa plano ko!
to inhibit
It feels so hard to move on if there are people still inhibiting.
Parang ang hirap mag-move on kung may mga tao pang nagha-hadlang.
to hold back
I hope he won't hold back the flow of the conversation.
Sana huwag na siyang maghadlang sa daloy ng usapan.