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    Mahadlangan (en. Prevent)

    ma-ha-dlaŋ-an

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Prohibits or stops something or an action.
    Their going out is prevented because of bad weather.
    Mahadlangan ang kanilang paglabas dahil sa masamang panahon.
    A process that limits or restricts a person or thing.
    Their project is hindered due to lack of funds.
    Mahadlangan ang kanilang proyekto dahil sa kakulangan ng pondo.
    Facilitates prevention or suppression of a situation.
    The spread of the disease is prevented through vaccination.
    Mahadlangan ang pagkalat ng sakit sa pamamagitan ng bakuna.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'hadlang'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Progress can be hindered
    Progress may be stopped or hindered.
    Mahadlangan ang pag-unlad

    Related Words

    obstacle
    Something that prevents or limits an action or event.
    hadlang
    blocking
    The process of preventing or obstructing something.
    paghadlang

    Slang Meanings

    in front of or has an obstacle
    People walking in a crowd are like obstacles.
    Ang mga taong naglalakad sa matao ay parang mga mahadlangan.
    just chill or relax
    What, just chill at home, that's fine!
    Ano, mahadlangan ka na lang sa bahay, ayos lang yan!
    slow or lazy
    He seems like an obstacle, his movements are so slow!
    Parang mahadlangan siya, ang bagal ng kilos!